Winter's call

Acere took to wandering the lands beyond the ones he called home. Half to get his mind off things and half hoping to find some trace of his missing son and mate. Were they even considered mated anymore? In his heart they were...but for how long? He didn't want to let go, but he knew someday he might have to. For now, he was content with the pain. It reminded him he still had a soul despite the things he'd done in the past. Reminded him he still had a heart. The pain he was enduring would either make him or break him, but he knew he'd surpass it and he'd move on when he was ready.

It was early morning when he set out, the woods were quiet and still. He didn't expect to run into anyone at this hour, but as he moved deeper into the woods he noticed a hint of movement between the giant redwood trees. If not for the red that tinged the wolf's fur, he would have likely walked right past her while his mind was occupied. But being the polite giant he was, he paused in his steps a short distance away. "Good morning," He didn't know if she would return his greeting or not, and if she chose not to then he'd continue on his way and leave her be.