Ankyra Sound mother, mother: how's the family?

surya had initially intended to bring @Aphrodite to the new mother, as the healer would know how to care for her and the newborn babes. he hadn't factored in her trauma, though, and when aphrodite had panicked in the maplewood, he realized she needed time. it would be cruel to bring her out into the world so soon after what had happened—especially to a place where the worst might have occurred.

he gave a rueful explanation to @Artyom, knowing that the alpha would not be altogether pleased with him departing again. but he had to go, had to, and after letting @Satya and all other relevant parties know where he'd be, he set off toward the coast at pre-dawn.

it was high afternoon when the waves came into sight. surya had snared a rabbit and was hauling that prey down the cliffs, trying to find the grotto by scent. it was a strange, solemn place, made even more eerie by what had transpired here. he hoped that he would find a mother and pups, and not. . .bodies.

he kept the gruesome thought at bay (no need to ruminate on worst-case scenarios), following the meager traces of scent left behind from the wolves that had attended to the young woman. entered the grotto, going deeper into the shadows.

was she here?

for @Raleska (and @Valravn and @Regin if desired!); all other tags for reference -- set for the 30th, let's say