Maheegan whined softly and squirmed. She held her breath to keep from inhaling the wolf's hot breath, and scrabbled weakly in a half-hearted attempt to escape. It was a relief to feel some cool air, but she was still gripped entirely with fear. What was this wolf [i]doing?[/i] Perhaps it was taking them to the den so that she could have her meal in peace. Her small chest heaved with panic. She didn't want to die like this. She didn't want to die at all. She didn't think it would be so soon... She ended up passing out.