Redhawk Caldera AQUACULTURE

Before she could locate any worthwhile collectibles, Fox's tone caught her attention. Wildfire's big ears quivered as she took in her mother's words. She had barely processed them when three figures joined the small party on the lake shore. The first wolf earned a wide smile and wave of the child's tail. She bounced forth to greet him with a lick to the chin. She fell back a little when Tiger appeared by his side. Wildfire chewed on the inside of her lip, creeping to stand at Raven's flank. The two little girls remained watchful as a third member, a total stranger, arrived.

Peregrine announced another rule and then made introductions. Wildfire sucked in a breath. She gave Tiger a fleeting smile when reminded of the female's name, though her golden eyes remained fixed on the unfamiliar Pan. Evidently, the pup's father wanted this wolf to help teach them to swim. Fortunately, Wildfire knew everyone else and felt comfortable enough not to be too intimidated by the large white male's presence. Still, she didn't make a move toward him. It would take some time to earn the fiery pup's trust.

The Alpha male spoke again and, for whatever reason, his words tickled Wildfire's funny bone. How could he forget where they were when they were still sitting here?! Perhaps this was a legendary dad joke. "The swimmin' puddle!" she told him, moving nearer to Peregrine and swatting playfully at his foreleg. "Duuuh, duddy," she added, giggling at her own cleverness.