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Along the way, the massive black Alpha forced himself to stop for just a moment to take in some much needed watcher. It was quite amazing the brute had lasted as long as he has given that he hardly ever ate, slept, or drank. In fact, he couldn’t even remember the last time he had slept. With a full belly, sleeping did seem like a grand idea; however, Exodus could not simply leave Crise to be on her own with a strange wolf who was trespassing upon his land. Pursing his lips together, Exodus growled softly. He really should have thought better of sending one of his smallest warriors off to take care of a rouge. Though who exactly had been his other choice? Little Flea? Never. Mizuki? Gone. Rhodan? No idea whereabouts the brute was located. Hanging his head, Exodus gave a rough, exhausted sigh. His pack was falling apart again. It happened once before, and it was happening yet again. It was like a cycle. Would it ever end? Would he be able to break it?
Licking his muzzle and pulling his head up from his lapping of the chilled waters, Exodus scowled deeply. He could handle the disappearance of Taurus, the departure of others of his pack, but he would never be able to handle the loss of his Little Flea. The thought had his heart clenched in a tight grip. Exodus would be destroyed if anything happened to her. Subconsciously, Exodus realized that Denali was another wolf whom he wished to remain in contact with. She had been among the first wolves who the charcoaled Alpha had first encountered here on Anikira. Such meetings run deep with the brute, staying with him for a greater part of his life. So long as Denali was somewhere near, Exodus could be at ease. The emotion and realization was one he was not willing to admit aloud. It was best to keep such things private, apart from his ranked life.
Black paws set off again at a brisk trot. Coming closer to the scene, Exodus stopped for a moment to taste the air. The scent was so unfamiliar to the brute. It was like no other wolf he had encountered. It was not long before the brute spotted his opponent. Snarling, Exodus found he did not like the looks of things. In seconds, the Alpha was running at his top speed, rushing through the brush and dodging blurred trees. Like he recently took down the deer, Exodus put all his weight and momentum into the collision between himself and Ardeur. Together they two brutes rolled until Exodus’ spine brushed up against one of the larger, burnt tree trunks. Pushing to his paws, Exodus gathered his full height until he glared down at Ardeur, all thirty eight inches of the brute. “I do not take kindly to trespassing upon my land, nor the harassment of my pack members!” The powerful alpha sneered, eyes flashing with irritation and downright loathing. “Who are you and what business do you have here, intruder,” he growled, hackles rising to form razors along his spine. Protectively, the large brute placed himself before Crise and her smaller, more vulnerable form. A hasty paw stepped forward only to retract and remain in air when another howl ripped through the air. Exodus looked up, curious and pleased. “That is how a proper introduction is made.” Words were spat with venom and extreme agitation. “I hope you did not have any dreams of joining this pack, for they will surely be crushed. I strongly suggest you leave before I forcibly make you.” That was, unless this brute could somehow redeem himself in Exodus’ eyes.
The black lips tracing Exodus’ muzzle twitched. Peering through the ample mist and obscuring trees, the Alpha found the frame he sought. It was that of another wolf, a younger wolf maybe. It was hard to be sure with the tricks of the fog. “You may enter.” Exodus called out in a gruff voice. It was happening again. Another cycle. When on trespassed, so did others. Amazingly, this new wolf had actually asked for permission. “Perhaps the world is coming to an end.” Exodus muttered bitterly.
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