Blacktail Deer Plateau Well, your left hand's free

He slowed a little, waiting for Minori to catch up. She won't let anyone near, he said first, an exasperated sigh following his words. She only lets Ruenna leave food and herbs outside the den she's locked herself away in, he finished. It was endlessly frustrating; he wanted to take care of her and make sure she didn't suffer alone, but she refused to let him in. She said they couldn't afford for both alphas to be sick. He understood where she was coming from, really, he did, but that didn't make it any easier to deal with. It was like his will to get up every morning was locked away in that den with her. He looked away, a nod of his head answering her comment that he must be worried.

After a few seconds of silence from the alpha, he looked back to his packmate. How are you feeling? he asked next, concern furrowing his brow.