The sun had almost set, How long had I been out? Will the band be worried or pissed? The last time I was caught in the border of Cairn it was much less pleasant then this. I blushed a bit at that thought.

Pleasant.

As I walked away I took one last look back, taking in her markings and soft looking fur. As I took in my last look of her I wondered what her life was like. Was it nice, a picture perfect family at home waiting on her. Heavily concerned and doting, is that why she was out here so far away from the comforts of the tribe. The sneak a breath of air and silence from her growing family expectations.
Could it be that we are similar, and her family is broken. Is she throwing herself into things to prove herself like I did. Is she out here to escape. To touch the edge of safety, daring to cross its line.

Closing my eyes I tired to burn her into my mind. I want to remember this wolf. On the smallest chance we ever meet again, Ill ask her. I shook the leaves and dirt from my pelt and began trotting away.

As I reached the edge of the woods darkness had already settled in. Memories from living in a tribe crept up on me. Making me feel a tad bit lonely. Even more lonely remembering the reason I had any semblance of a family was gone now. I let out a howl calling for my band. Hearing the response of mixed calls made me smile. I had a home now, one I now have to lead. It may not sit in one spot and grow like a plant, but it travels and spreads its wings like a bird. I think each of us in the band have become our true selves out here. We found the pieces that were missing in our own ways.

Pushing through the taller grass I could see the glow of a fire and grinned at the fact they could put everything together without me here. I hope there was not bickering again, but I'm sure ill hear all about it if there was. Once I stepped into the flattened grass I was met with warm faces and smiles.

"We thought maybe you decide to ditch the rouge life and leave us behind for a minute there" Rowan laughed. Causing us all to chuckle.
"I wouldn't blame her with all the words that come out of Naomi I would seek a life of solitude. Nothing but me and the immune." Zemira cackled. Her words making everyone laugh harder.

"I do not talk that much!" Naomi shouted. "Anyways you'd do all us predators good by running off to live with the prey." Slight resentment in her voice followed by a smirk. Everyone could barley breathe from laughing so hard at this point. Funny hearing the sweet, girly Naomi talk big.

"Nah no point in running off, I'd miss this endless torment to much." I said raising a brow and smiling

After catching my breath from laughing so hard I nodded my head to everyone and wandered off to my tent in severe need of a good rest.

The breaking of light brought the sweet songs of the nearby birds. I rolled over in my tent, letting out a sigh. Giving a long stretch I stepped outside. The cool night air was still lingering. No ones was awake yet, Like usual. Rolling my eyes a bit with love I packed up my tent. Once finished I laid the sack near the black pit the fire once crackled.

I smacked my jaws feeling how dry my mouth was. Walking over to our cart I dug for our canteens. Each one emptier then the last.
Water run it is then. There was a small creek I passed on Cairn Tribe, but do I dare go back there after last night.

The next known water source would be all the way down near the Stone Pass. The thought of pushing all the way through the Golden Hills mid day with no water was made my mouth feel even more dry.

It was decided then. I threw the canteens over my back and headed down to the border. I would grab water fast and head back to the camp. I don't want to risk bumping into anyone again. Flashes of the night before played in my head. I mean, if it were that wolf again, I don't think I'd mind. I have questions to ask her anyways.