Sex: MaleHe didn’t try to hide his concern, nor could he have, from his mate’s discerning eyes. Though, even as she dispelled his worry, he saw understanding in her gentle smile. It was an odd bond they had developed over the years, this constant stage of testing each other, yet always rooted in devotion and recognition. In so many aspects, they were polar opposites and yet, in their time together, they had discovered just how many things they had in common. In the end they balanced each other out nicely; Most of the time..! Their row was over now. While their reactions had been different, they had both been angered by the need to negotiate with such self-righteous, condescending wolves. But putting distance between themselves and the Monadnock had helped cool their tempers, though there was no way this would be the last they heard of the lot. For now he wouldn’t focus on it though, instead he looked into the emerald eyes at his side and smiled. At her soft words he lowered his muzzle to nudge her nape, breathing in her scent to drive out the remaining tendrils of frustration. Their idea of how to deal with this were very different, but they would have to compromise, and cooperate on a solution; And counting up allies is not the worst place to start… Sliding his nose up the side of her jaw, he whispered in reply: “I love you too.” There was no more to say for now, soon they would face the pack, and then she would be gone and he’d have to hold the garrison on his own; Heaven help me! Word Count: 274 Thoughts "Speech" |
