Navarre moved with th fluid grace of a wolf born of the mountains. Though the place he had been born into was far from here, he still moved with the confidence of one who was familiar with the sloping hills, snow capped peaks, and conifer filled ravines.

Navarre was on a mission now. He had his beloved, his imprint, his mate, Leilani... he swore to her that he would protect and guard her. He wanted to start a family with her, wanted the world to see how the once smooth talking vagabond black beast had finally found his soul. But first, he would make her proud.

He set out that morning, task on his mind. He left his beautiful masked mate curled tightly inside the deep warm crevise of their den. He had been lucky when he came upon it, tucked tightly into the side of the mountain, a cave with a big of a climb to get through the mouth but inside it was deep, it went back a good distance and the farther back it went, the warmer and drier one could be. He spent time finding the driest grasses and feathers from turkeys and geese and whatever else he could think of to make her a nice warm spot to sleep. He wanted to take care of her. Of his Leilani. Their den was easy to fortify if need be... and when the time came, would make it harder for the pups to scamper out of the entrance without either him or Leilani knowing no matter how sneaky their tried to be.

But it was time to focus now. He was determined to show the illusive queens that he was here to stay... and that he was determined to become their Rumblehorn one way or the other. He comes to a halt now, his piercing yellow gold eyes scanning over the mountainous rocks and shadowed forests before him. Black ears remain at attention as he lifts his proud head and lets forth a long deep throated call of summons. It was time for the warriors of the mountains to come out of hiding... he was determined to be their captain and if nothing else at least bring forth those who wished to learn to fight. He would teach the willing and hone in his own skills.

For now he stands and waits, a black dot on the hillside, his massive form standing tall.... waiting...