"Is everyone here?" Klondike asked. "We've got to keep a watch on the entrance, and send some scouts out to find food and water. We can't stay in here forever. We-" he stopped himself. Klondike was still young and although a beta male, he realized he was quite literally barking orders as if he was an alpha. Although the pack had more to deal with than petty politics, he was still careful not to go too far above his station. His time would come, but not quite yet. Not while they still had these human matters to deal with.

Klondike moved over to Amber and gave her a little nuzzle. "I know it is hard, but we've gotten through some tough times before."