His silent agreement pleased her greatly. He too remembered the few times they had spent together. Her heart swelled in her chest at the familiarity of him as he pressed his body against hers. His body heat, warmed her bringing her thoughts to him and only him. His words touched her ears with utter encouragement but firmness. He wanted her to sleep and that she would try. His head rested on her shoulders gently, reminding her of the first time the two of them had slumbered together. This brought her one eye to a final close. She would listen to him and heed his own words for her. She would soon be able to sleep with him by her, protecting her. She did indeed need the sleep just as Koda had mentioned. Without it, the path of recovery would take longer than ever. 


Her breathing soon evened out and body relaxed. Her head turned though, knocking gently into Koda's neck. She was now touching him, all of his body was against hers, something that relaxed her even more within sleep. Her own breath seemed to wheeze slightly though, as if just coming out of a heavy run that had taken quite awhile. The female was asleep though, something that would have not happened if her mate hadn't been here with her. And she even dreamed and this time, she didn't want it to end. 


Two small wolves with slightly familiar coats dances along the snow banks their own maws opened trying to obtain small snow as it fell from the sky. This would be the little ones first winter, something that had scared the young female. Though in the end her pups had won over their bickering arguments with her and had escaped into the white wonderland. They had seemed excited enough when the snow had arrived but now, no word came to mind when she saw how happy they were. They warmed her heart, giving her the pleasant feeling of happiness. But then their uncle would come along. Ash Hervok, her brother. One of whom had attacked her a year prior. He had explained and the two had a mutual feeling of peace between them. He was quite good with the pups, heeding their every needs and helping Nina whenever she was busy. He was almost like their sitter and overall, they didn't mind. They found joy in seeing Uncle Ash.


There was only one part that was missing how, her other half of life. He should have been here with her. Watching their kids with protectiveness and overall, it wouldn't have surprised her if he was, somehow. The two had a bond to where they could feel when something was wrong. And just as if she had sent out a signal, did he come. A handsome golden pelt, with matching golden eyes reached her view. Her own heart squeezed at the sight of him and happiness buzzed through her. He was here, her mate, her family. They were all here. But he soon rushed over to her in eagerness and licked her forehead, which she soon returned with a nuzzle. But his eyes were no longer on hers but at Ash and the pups. He was watching, to make sure there was no foul play and Nina didn't blame him, for she too looked on with suspicious eyes.