"Faolen's hurt!" She cried, then glanced around. "Aki isn't here, I need to find him!" she barked. Faolen stirred. "No mom.. he said no." he panted then went limp with fatigue. Mari knew Aki didn't want her in danger... She paced the rock cliff while Elki helped Faolen and Gray with their wounds. Vivid images of her mate corned with guns to his head flashed strongly in her mind.
Gray limped over to his mother. "He'll be okay." He assured. "Dad can take care of himself."