Brightheart had been slowly pacing back and forth, her fur prickled up with concern. It had been a few HOURS since Cloudtail returned to camp, although he was on a hunting patrol and it was expected he would be absent, Brightheart couldn’t help but worry.

“ I hope Cloudtail is alright.. “

Brightheart said softly, eventually she calmed and jumped up on a rock- now just staring at the camp entrance softly, awaiting the patrol’s return.