Whitebark Stream when my lips say your name

suddenly, the sunlight stopped shining. the unfamiliar figure of another wolf slowly stepped into view. alsek stepped apprehensively back into the safety of their den, though his baby-blues remained focused on the shape ahead.

finally, alsek stepped outside. he kept his distance, afraid to come too close to this stranger. ba-la-ba-na, the child whispered as he settled onto his side.