"Morning indeed," Lila said, flicking her tail at him while he stretched. She waited until he was ready then padded out of their den behind him. And they were late, how on earth were they late? Did everyone but them stay up all night? She sighed and sat down at the base of the rocks Reaver sat on just as he howled.

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"Listen! The alpha's calling the pack, we should go!" Anum exclaimed, about to charge out but halted at the tug on her tail, Kita having bit down on it to stop her sister.

"Anum," She said, her voice muffled. "We can't leave the den unless Aleu says we can or she's here."

"You're no fun Kita, I want to go outside, I'm tired of being stuck in here," Anum whined, turning to pounce on Kita.