The Way It Ends

Eh? Vali’s ears pricked as a wolf stumbled by, and it only took a split second to realize who it was. Bass. What was he doing? His posture was that of a defeated wolf - not of an alpha. Was he… still looking for Storm’s pups? Admittedly, Vali could understand it if he was. With everything floating around, she was afraid that the kingdom to the south had stolen the puppies that had wandered away from home. But still… the way he was stumbling, walking blindly away, without noticing a thing in the world was especially worrisome. How would they function as a pack without a well-rested leader?

“Wait! Bass!” she called out in a quick, impulsive decision, hurtling to her paws. She took a few steps to follow him, hoping that her words were enough to catch his attention.