Bearclaw Valley the gold-bug

instead of being eager as the dark pup had been, this baby was... fearful. its lips drew into a snarl, stepping back on tiny legs. its gaze was wary. jaylen's own face fell into a sad frown. i won't hurt you, wolf cub, he called, and as if to demonstrate, backed up slightly while still lowered to the ground. would this teach the child she could frighten bears? who knew, all he wanted was for the wolf's family to like him too. he had been promised a welcoming home, but it seemed merrick was the only one who really welcomed him so far, and it was saddening.