just say there is nothing holding you back

There was a hint of panic in Mort's eyes at seeing the devotion and trust in his friends. There was something almost innocent and pure about his pale friend. Something that felt in that moment fragile. He looked into Hika’s eyes, and he was so afraid of breaking him.

“Hika…” He whispered softly, reaching out a paw to touch the side of the pale wolf’s face. “I’m worried. You need more in your life than one friend.” he said, his voice still soft. He wanted Hika to have the range to grow into himself. Could he do that if he was too busy devoting his life to the wolf that saved him? He thought of gently nudging Hika out of his den, of sleeping alone, and shuddered at the thought of the loneliness, of being without this wolf that had become such a rich part of his life. But was it fair to Hika, to let them hold onto each other so tight? “I don’t know how to help you get the best out of your life”


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