Winter is Coming

He arrived at the pines, his coat sleek and his eyes bright, a faint smile on his features as he approached his uncle and bowed his head, a blind and squealing pup held loosely in his jaws while his larger children followed closely behind him. Cloud and Paradise would be there soon with the other two newborns and his larger children in tow as they made their way to their new home.

With the utmost care Tyranis laid down and gingerly set the small child down on the ring of his arms where the small red bundle squirmed and writhed its way to the thick fur of his father’s neck. He nosed the pup over checking for any sign of potential injury before he raised his head to look at his uncle.

“Acere.” He greeted seriously. “I come here on my knees, asking that me and my family be allowed to stay in your pack.” He spoke with caution but didn’t hide how his hackles raised even from his prone position. He knew very well that he could be turned away and would have to stake his claim out as a loner if his uncle denied him a place in his pack, but he refused to allow the fear of that possibility show on his features.