Chapter Ten
Greya padded along the river. It was the very same one that flowed over the valley, churning and full of life. It was still on its journey, cutting through territory the she-wolf had seen before. All the while she followed it, leaving Ridge Top and Nightcry far behind her. Since their talk during the storm, she knew she couldn't stay. Winter was coming and she had stayed too long in one place already.
The terrain was soft and very green this way. Autumn colored trees were everywhere, shimming in the sun. Deer were also abundant. Greya was used to hunting elk in the valley and although knew of deer found their larger cousins easier to feed a whole pack with. But the slimmer animals were a marvel to watch. They pranced and fled with white tails held high, deep into the shadows of the forests as the wolf passed by. Greya could also hear mice rustling in the grass, but she hardly stopped.
By nightfall, she could only make out a dark mountain in the east where Nightcry most likely hadn't noticed her absence yet. But by morning he might, and she wanted to be as far from him as possible.
When I'm around Nightcry I feel like I have to tell him everything.
Her paws aching, the she-wolf finally curled up to rest for the night. The process seemed familiar. Just like when I left my pack. Nothing had really changed. Despite the events of the previous day, Greya found herself able to sleep. The crickets sang her lullabies, soothing her into dream state.
By morning, the she-wolf felt completely rested. She drank from the clear river and was able to run down a young rabbit. Then her journey continued.
Author's Note
Hello readers. Since the beginning of this story you have been following both Nightcry and Greya through their journeys. However chapter ten is the last chapter centered on Greya for a while. She still lives! Greya's point of view will be…secret in a way. You will learn about where she has been later on. In the mean time, the chapter after next (Chapter 12) will be in the view of another wolf I hope you will come to like. Thank you.