Even though the days had grown shorter in the winter months that didn't mean Kajika got up any later. The cove alpha had always been an early riser and had started on his duties early that morning leaving his family to sleep. Hunting had been top on his list after checking the caches. With the coldest weather weather however he hadn't had much luck. It was with empty jaws and disappointment that he made his way back into the cove.

He trekked his way through the familiar paths before coming across Birtie's scent. It was fresh and heading toward the main den. Kajika decided to follow it and see what she might be up to so early.

He finally found her positioned outside the den. He’d had his reservations about her taking the lead but he couldn't deny that she'd been taking her new responsibilities seriously. The dark man approached his lover with a smile. “Busy morning?” he asked as he came to sit across from her.