Signs of Life

The call from Ava came when Iki was surprisingly not busy. She'd finished mixing a few batches of fat and herbs and had just gone back to her den when she heard the howl. Seeing that Deimos wasn't inside, the pale woman turned and made her way back to the main pack area where the meeting would take place.

Ikigai gave a nod to those present, then settled in an empty space. Eventually others would filter in. Not everyone was glued to the island when there were other territories to attend to. Iki didn't know where her husband was, but she had no doubt that he would soon show and take his place beside her.

"Ikigai"