Asher Ryder picked up his axe and headed outside, saying he needed to chop down a few more trees to build the canopy for the outdoor pond. Furthermore, they had to stockpile more dry firewood indoors, just in case the snow thickened and trapped them inside for days. Ewan stood at the door, watching the Alpha's retreating back gradually disappear behind the blinding white screen of snow, a nameless blend of anxiety and sympathy suddenly swelling in his chest.
