Whisper Caverns Star Light; Star Bright

The man's playful smile was mirrored on Minka's face while her golden eyes danced with happiness and wonder, how could one wolf bring out so many emotions with just the slightest of expressions? The fae laughed once more, her previous embarrassment forgotten now that it seemed both of them had made the same mistake. The tawny woman stepped closer to him now, she said nothing of it as if it was no big deal but every time their flanks brushed together her heart pounded. Something about this man drove her crazy yet kept her sane all at once, he drove her to be the happiest she had ever been and yet she found herself vulnerable around him. Minka had no experience in the romantic department, other than a case of unrequited puppy love when she had been a yearling, so these feelings were all new to her, she had no way of knowing what was coming next in this....whatever it was.

Minka nuzzled her cheek against him, welcoming his affections and relishing in the comfort that it provided, for once he didn't pull away after only a short moment. Asterion had only been with the pack for about a week but already the fae was learning that the man preferred to avoid physical contact, especially when others were around. The tawny woman was careful to abide by this, never pushing him to do something that would be uncomfortable for him and chose instead to cherish the moments when contact was made. The femme pulled away to shake her head at his proclamation but stopped short when his words continued, a ghost of a smile appeared on her lips and she nuzzled him once more, "I like being around you too." The words were a whisper, but a confession none the less, this was the closest either of them had come to telling each other their feelings.

After a few long moments the woman pulled back, exhaustion was beginning to set in and her golden eyes displayed how weary she had become. Not wanting to cut their night short Minka began walking once more, though this time the pace was extremely slow and her eyelids occasionally drooped. A yawn stretched her muzzle wide, all the oxygen escaping her lungs in a gust, finally the woman would have to admit that she had grown too tired to walk on. Spying a willow with gnarled roots that stretched out wide, making a large gap between the ground and where the roots began on the tree, a sort of den, the woman walked towards it. Even though they would have to sleep, their time together didn't have to end, settling down comfortably the woman looked upon the man's dark form before timidly calling out, "Stay here with me tonight."

EXIT

fate hasn't finished

MINKA LEIGH

with you yet

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