what lies out there

He had to admit Duchess didn’t look entirely comfortable with his prying. She wasn’t built to be a fighter, but knowing she could at least defend herself he’d feel better. If she never had to use the information it would be best case scenario but the world was big and cruel, as he was realizing more and more. With every new wolf he invited under his wing, the darkness more fully revealed itself. Sometimes he wondered if his efforts were even worth anything, but when he saw any of them smile he knew it was. To them. Duchess was not smiling though, she let him see how she felt through her uncertain words and how she was acting.

”Only if you want to.” He told her softly, leaning forward to nuzzle her cheek comfortingly. They were lucky to have Emersyn now, he could relax a little knowing there was another guard looking out for the band. Of course that was no excuse to shirk his duties or take his eyes off the vulnerable for very long. Just knowing there was another as capable soothed him. ”What would you like to know?” He asked, wondering if she knew where she was lacking. ”We could spar, but only if you want to.” His voice was more suggestive than he meant for it to be but he was thinking about where a bit of good natured wrestling might lead to.