The Hand You've Been Dealt

He had nearly fallen asleep with her tucked into him, all of the problems washed away when they were like this. He had never experienced this kind of comfort before. Maybe he could feel now that he was the most important wolf in Azzurra's life, now that their father was gone. He had to take the responsibility of caring for her and his other two siblings now. It was too much to ask of him. Not that he was really considering that so early in the abandonment, and especially right now this second cuddling with Azzurra.

When she spoke out, he hadn't even opened his eyes, his neck squeezing around her head just a little tighter, "I love you too." They were easy words towards his sister, and he actually hadn't felt them any differently like she had. Not from her, not from him. He did love his sister, probably the most now in the whole world. She did mean everything to him and he wanted nothing more than to keep her safe and happy. It wouldn't stop tonight, it probably wouldn't stop ever.

-Exit Balthier-

"Balthier"