I should have read more comments before I said almost the same thing.
Great chapter. It's awesome how the two families remain close even after having been separated for a number of years. As far as the search, couldn't they cover even more ground as eagles or falcons? When they find a cave, land in it and transition back to human, which they'd have to do anyway to take the treasure away. Also, a large bird can go back to where they have their clothes were stashed, carry them in a bundle to the cave, and walk out not being naked. How are wolves going to carry anything?