Whitebark Stream upon one summer's morning

She studied him. She had meant it as a compliment, but they didn't know her ways. Amalia belonged to them as essentially as she belonged to Colt and he, her and the rest of the gang. She was unsure how to word it eloquently so she just jumped in with all 4 paws. 

I know Miss Amalia's name. I meant it as a compliment youngling. She belongs to your pack. She is essentially yours, family right?

Sadey knew he was going to jump to his own defense. She was pleasantly surprised he hadn't. And also a little disappointed. The fight part of her, had been looking for an excuse to leave she supposed, but more than that. The boy needed to speak up, know his own mind. He did that by testing boundaries by pushing back. However, his question was a good one so she decided she would answer. 

Well some yes, but there's also Cougars. They can kill a wolf soon as look at them. There's bears, same thing. Especially a mother bear. They rip you limb from limb you too near their child, not even think twice about it. Even if you weren't aware the babes were there.