Part 1, "Amaroq, the Wolf," Section 2 Summary

Miyax knows that wolves bring food not just to pups but also to nursing mothers and even to wounded comrades, and as she sees signs that winter is approaching, she tries to think of some way to persuade Amaroq that she, too, is helpless. While she considers, a caribou herd passes by, and Amaroq, Silver and Nails are off in pursuit, leaving Jello to baby-sit the pups. Miyax watches as Amaroq chases and is outrun by one and then another caribou. Just as she is wondering how he ever catches anything, he tests a third. This one is older and slower, and Miyax is amazed by the teamwork with which the wolves separate it from the herd and chase it out of sight.

Turning, Miyax is surprised to see Kapu looking at her...