The devil may cry

Crescendo was sad. Not yet. But he would humor her, get her relaxed, and then...

"I am only exploring the surrounding territories, for my pack is powerful and looking to expand their mighty territory." the lie slipped out easily, same as the many others that had come before it. He suddenly bolted up and gazed into the trees, a low growl on his muzzle. A flicker of movement, a pair of eyes....
He wondered who had been watching. Hopefully, something he could kill.