Zalen was quick to arrive, for he had recognized Kiara's call. The white mother had been on his mind lately, one of the reasons he had been stressing. It was not long after he and Tharin had met with her that Ichika no Ho-en had fallen, and he had worried for her and her pups safety. The dark Alpha was glad she was here now, no matter what had happened, for it meant she was now safe.
It took the Damaichu male longer than usual to get to the borders, for he had been North of the den site. So, when he arrived, Tharin and his mate were already gathered. Good, he was sure they both would be glad to see Kiara. But then, he felt the mood of the situation as he neared, it washed over him like a dark fog. Kiara had just finished speaking, introducing her daughter and asking for New Dawn's protection. Protection? Why not just to join? And didn't the ivory wolfess have two pups. Something was wrong, very wrong.
Zalen trotted up to Kiara and gave her a soft poke on the nose with her own, and then bent down to sniff at the half-awake pup. They were exhausted, and Kiara's sorrow was palpable, "What happened?" He said, looking up at her with earnest eyes.
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