Her son?s enthusiasm would leave her smiling, but her pace would not quicken. She could hear him easily rustling through the grass, but his siblings needed attention too. She knew he would not go far, he behaved well in the den and though he wished to explore he wouldn?t go far. Nuzzling her husband, who was quite close she?d continue on, excited that the pups would see the lands for the first time. She couldn?t deny how much she enjoyed not having the pack to worry about either. She could focus on these children, the very last they?d get a chance to raise.
Suddenly Envoi was before them again, his eager expression telling her to pick up the pace. She?d giggle and lick his forehead, nuzzling him back to her side. "Do you like it out here Envoi?"
