At the cusp

Ochre wasn't a difficult man to please. As long as he had his mate and his girls, he was content. And so, when Daelos had exressed the desire to journey across the land to see her family and discover whether or not they still held their pack, the man agreed. Entirely devoted to his mate, he could deny her nothing. Especially if he knew that it would make her happy.

As their daughters wandered off to learn what they could of this new place, Ochre had discovered a little nook nestled between three trees. It would serve as a decent resting place. He had to admit that his paws were tired from their long trek and his pads throbbed a bit as his weight was taken off of them. The brown and blonde brute released a slight sigh of relief as he settled himself.

After seeing off their children Daelos settled beside him, leaning her body against his bulk. Affectionately, he nuzzled the grey woman between the ears, releasing a rumble of content in his wide chest. His mate expressed her thoughts on staying in the wilds for once more night. "Whatever my lady wishes. Finding the pack well rested would be better than finding them exhausted." Again he nuzzled into her, noting her anxiety. "Are you still worried?" If they didn't find her family there, they could continue on until they did.