Sea Lion Shores in this darkness i fear nothing

he felt the pressure of eyes upon him, and turned to see a large wolf watching his trajectory toward the ocean. a scowl entered his eyes, the ghost of a snarl in his throat, but the other was too far to hear him. nevertheless, merrick kept his copperburn eyes trained on the stranger, for who could know what another intended?
he suddenly longed for the fierce company of the mute shadow, and cursed himself for going off without her presence.