A Quick Nap

Far from finding it rude, Cai gave a soft chuckle, nodding. “It took me a long time to adjust to the new promotion. I expected not to reach Sentinel until I was six, at least.”

To her apologies, his head cocked, shaking slightly as he added, “And it’s no offense, not in the slightest. It’s good to meet you, Audra.”

She began eating and he chewed through a second strip of his own, flashing a quick grin at her compliment. “I dried it myself. It’s bison. I added a bit of honey, too. Good added source of flavor and energy.”

He hadn’t missed her dismay at her status of Loner, and his sapphire eyes took her in curiously, before he asked lightly, “What would you look for in a pack that would you would consider a good home?”

Winter might be harsh again, with how the last year had been, he wouldn’t be surprised if the world froze over once more. It was too early to tell for certain, and he knew Aurielle had held off from beginning a second litter for worry the winter would be too harsh for new lives.

As thin as Audra was, he supposed she must not be a talented hunter.

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