The made him feel at ease as a warm wind blew through the forest. This time of year allowed the burnt male to feel hope knowing that the forest would spring to life in a short time. Not only the forest though, every animal readied itself for the prosperous spring and summer to come. New life also made the black wolf anxious for his alpha. She would be birthing pups soon, so he had to prove himself a good guardian and keep the borders well checked and marked. The patrols he took were nightly one's whereas Guiness seemed to take most of the daily patrols.

Daytime was a time for the black wolf to both hunt and then rest for the incoming nightly chores that would drag at his body. Though Kasai favored night patrols as the dark hid his pelt very well. He could sneak up on unsuspecting trespassers and swiftly enforce pack law upon them.

Right now the male held an old rabbit in his jaws. A meal he caught for himself though it would take more than a stringy old rabbit to fill his large frame. The rabbit would quell his hunger for a short time. As he approached the den a few scents triggered the males fur to bristle. Number one the birthing scent that came from the place. It was obvious that Elettra was having her pups now. He paused wondering if he was allowed in. Then Kasai noted the other scents that came with the noble lady's. Guiness and Sir Angier were within the den.

Cautiously Kasai approached until he was a few tail lengths away from Angier and Guiness. The dark male gave both the higher males a dip of his head in greeting, but was unsure they noticed him as they peered into the infirmary. Kasai waited behind the others knowing he wasn't allowed forward. Something told him that Elettra was finished birthing and that only the most trusted wolves would be allowed near.

There he waited silently for the queen to allow him close.

The large russet female had been running border patrols interrupted often by forays after some prospective prey or another. She had yet to catch anything and this frustrated her somewhat, but still she persisted in her efforts. Suddenly, Tempest took off at a run, hackles raised and a growl emitting from her chest. This time she followed the trail of some foxes, two or three that had dared to test the borders. Given her lack of speed she was surprised to have caught a pair of little red devils with one of last years litter. Instead of running the couple attacked Tempest and their incredible speed landed a few scratches upon her cinnamon and white muzzle before she convinced them to take their child and go. She spit red and white fur from her mouth and licked her bloodied muzzle clean before giving the retreating forms another snarl and heading back to the borders.


As she neared the borders the familiar scent of her queen came to her, mingled with the scent of one of their newer members, the one that had challenged Kasai at the pack meeting... and prevailed. A slight worry ran through the large fae for he was an ambitious wolf, it seemed, and she had seen males kill a defeated rivals young to secure their spot more firmly. She hastened on the trail, for Elettra's scent had changed ever so slightly and Tempest knew that she was on the verge of birthing her young. When the den came in sight she saw Kasai outside the entrance to the den, but scented Guiness along with Angier within. Giving the scarred man a brisk nod, she brushed past him into the main den. She saw her brother's massive form filling most of the entryway into the infirmary and his tail wagging. This eased her mind somewhat as Angier was apparently inside with their Queen and her young. He would not be so relaxed if the other man posed a threat to them.


Even so, she poked her own head in next to his to see for herself. There lay Elettra with three tiny dark bundles of fur curled up together for warmth and comfort. Her golden amber eyes shot sharply to Angier to judge the man's intentions. She felt the tension leave her shoulders as she realized that he absolutely meant no harm to the little one's. The besotted look on his face had her turning back towards Elettra with a small smile on her face. So, that's how it was, eh? She wondered if Elettra had any feelings for this man from her past. Was it possible that the Ridge might finally have a proper male to stand by Elettra and be a proper father to her children some day? She had nothing against Koda, for his situation had been unique, but every male that had filled or attempted to fill the position since his departure had been sadly lacking and she knew her brother had no aspirations to lead. He was a Guardian through and through.


She supposed that time would tell the tale. Giving her leadess a warm smile she dipped her head and whispered in an awed voice, "They are magnificent, my Lady!"