Silvertip Mountain breaker of trees

In his own bewilderment, he had somehow surprised Kusuma – according to her face – which she quickly explained as never being offered help from a wolf.

Fjall could imagine that others might look at her strangely, but he personally saw no reason to think of her as harmful or an affront. He’d heard coyotes often stole from pack caches, which is what he now assumed she must be, but she had not stolen from him… nor did she seem particularly sneaky. (Though, admittedly, it was hard to appear great at sneaking with those sides sticking out.)

Surely, there is a place for you, Kusuma, Fjall insisted gently. What about your family? Your… mate? Did coyotes have mates?