The big leagues

He blushed, and ducked his head again at Asla’s sweet words. He wasn’t totally sure if it would happen again, what with the way he had freaked out on Hika. But, he wasn’t going to tell Asla about that. He was still embarrassed about the whole thing.

“Thanks, Asla.” he said softly. Asla was always one of the few wolves in his life he had felt comfortable talking to. His mum, Asla, Io, Grammy. That was pretty much it. His mum had her paws full with the new, wiggly litter. Io had gone South for her health. Grammy had gone south for better hunting grounds. But there was still Asla, even with her promotion, she was still here for him.

He leaned against her for a moment, quiet, content. Simply enjoying the moment.