Makay, a young white wolf with a wild tuft of hair atop his head, bounds eagerly from the burrow. His tail wags in wide, sweeping arcs, and his nose twitches as he sniffs the morning air, eyes bright with excitement. Drawn by the promise of breakfast, he darts toward a pile of glistening berries and scraps his family left nestled on smooth stones near the stream.
Makay hesitates only a moment before his curiosity gets the better of him. He leaps across the stream, water spraying in sparkling arcs, and lands with a splash that sends pebbles skittering. In his enthusiasm, he crashes into the basket, sending fish tumbling and berries scattering over the muddy bank. Muddy pawprints trail behind him as he giggles, oblivious to the chaos. "Oops! Maybe no one will notice…"
Makays father[/@ch_2], the Alpha male, stands tall and commanding, his silver fur shimmering; Makays mother, gentle yet firm, appears at his side, her eyes sharp with concern.]
"Makay, what happened here?" The disappointment in her voice makes Makay's ears droop and his laughter fade.
"I… I just wanted a snack!" he stammers, glancing between his parents, heart pounding.
"Being part of this pack means respecting everyone’s work," the Alpha father rumbles, his deep voice echoing through the trees as he gestures to the scattered food. "We all help each other. You must learn to be careful and considerate, Makay."
Makay shifts, guilt knotting his stomach as he surveys the mess he’s made.
Determined to set things right, Makay pads over to help his mother. Together, they gather the scattered berries, his small paws working steadily, sticky with juice and mud. Makays father shows Makay how to balance the fish in the basket, guiding him with gentle nudges and patient words. The work is slow but rewarding; each berry returned is a reminder of responsibility.
"Thank you for helping, Makay," his mother says, her tone gentle and proud as she nuzzles him. The Alpha father’s approving nod makes Makay puff up with pride. "I’ll try harder next time. Maybe I’ll even find more food for everyone!" he promises, his eyes gleaming with hope and determination.
Makay curls between his parents, feeling the steady heartbeat of home and the security of belonging. His father gives him a gentle nudge—a silent reminder of the day’s lesson, both stern and loving. Makay smiles in his sleep, dreaming of new adventures yet to come, promising himself to be both bold and mindful as he grows.
