"Watch yourself!" Aurora called to the female as she disappeared into the trees to chase after the male they had both scented. "And you still haven't told me your name!" She sighed, turning back to the pup, who seemed to be frozen to the spot, not even blinking the rain out of his eyes. "Little one," she said softly. "I will not hurt you. Are you alone, too? You may join us if you wish. I could teach you to hunt -- if we could find any prey, that is…" She sighed again. "Damn this long winter." She shook herself. "Regardless, come and join us, pup." She gave a wolfish grin, wagging her tail a little, trying to encourage the young one...