Sleepless Nights

Castiel listened to his mates with a frown on his face. One of the things he'd learned with Kalli was how important it was to listen... To pay close attention to the emotion in one's voice. His golden gaze softened in the darkness before they closed again and curled toward his beloved. "Kalli... We both know it's no lie deep down. Just because we don't know how long our family will be apart... We all have to believe it'll come together again. Because it will. Oh you silly wolfess..." Cas couldn't help but draw her close, resting his head over body.

"You're the reason I've had all this courage, this sure feeling about our family... You say you've never had anyone depending on you like this... But do you even know how you hold me up? Together we've got to do the same for Ron and Etain... I can't do this without you, Kalliope." He gave the top of her head a lick. "Everything is so dark... What would I do if my sunshine was taken away? I'm sure you feel bad because you can't search for Viho like the others... But Gods Kalli you have a purpose. You are the light through this darkness, the wind beneath my wings... You are strong! You are needed! So please..." Castiel gave a soft whine. "Don't be sad." He meant those words, every last one.