Stone Circle If I never knew you

Nanook heeded the voice, even though the beckon wasn’t for her. Any call from the kids stirred equal curiosity and apprehension - like what would she find them up to now? She had fluctuating hopes for what she’d discover today; her own wandering had crossed her over Steph’s meandering path more than once, and heaven knew what the girl could get into when left to her own.

She let out a soft chuff when the girl came into sight, to announce herself, and that she wasn’t Ezekiel. “Steph,” she greeted and drew closer to her niece. With an eye to the left, she wondered if the girl’s father would come. So far, the woods gave no sign of approach, but still she asked, “Any luck?” She had seen how Steph had received Ezekiel’s earlier attempts at kindling something between them, and truly hoped he didn’t screw up his chance today.