On pins and needles

Awaken gave a sweet smile. He hadn't hurt her. Thank god! He brushed long her fur, watching as the fine white blended with his dark black fur created a wash of grey. "We can stay here as long as you like." ?

Awaken laid down in the dirt, and looked back up at her, offering her a place to lay down right next to him.?
(yeah... My muse is gone...)?