At my Side

Rhyme was calm as he came to take a seat beside his cousin, he perked his ears as she began to speak. He listened intently, slightly surprised at the praise, but glad to be acknowledged all the same. She was swift to mention his ambition, and then the promotion. Not to the rank he expected. Rhyme picked his jaw off the ground as she offered him rank of second alpha. He tried to recover from the surprise gracefully but he was sure he was far beyond saving face at that point.

He kept her gaze as she watched him, and he finally found his voice as he nodded in acceptance. "Of course, Shaye. How could I say no?" his features turned up into a brighter smile. "I'm honored you see my worth so quickly. I vow to do my best for you, our family, and the pack." his voice was serious despite the eager grin on his face.