Redtail Rise Dial Back The Time

Surprise thread for momma @Avicus and baby siblings!

Much had transpired in the weeks gone by. His challenge with Ancelin, the bonding with Lilia and most of all, the addition of his new brothers and sisters. Relic had been kept busy, to say the least. This bright and sunny afternoon, he took a break from relentlessly patrolling the borders. On his way home, his nose had led him to a trail of death and blood. Awaiting him was a gift. A young doe white tail, whose life had been cut short. A first time mother, the labor gone horribly wrong for her and her unborn calf. Motherhood could be a dangerous thing, when gone wrong.

With the loss of one life, he would give to others. The first born son extracted the heart from the chest cavity, the most coveted part of the carcass. The rest, he scraped dirt and leaves over, to hide it from any passing thieves. His lingering scent identified the leftovers as rightful property to any Redtail wolf.

His protein rich prize in his grasp, the scarred boy approached the whelping den. He did so slowly, whuffing softly to announce himself, so as not to startle his mother. Relic was just as protective over her and the newborns as she was. Hackles quick to raise, lips ready to flash a snarl. But as always, with her, he transformed. As he got as close as he dared, he slunk down, practically crawling on his belly. Tail tucked, ears flattened. Submissive, gentle whines coming from his throat. He dropped his gift down at the entrance and edged back.