Race for the Morning Sun

Iho’s conspiratorial whisper chased away some of the worry that had cropped up at the reminder of her parents. She glanced at him to return a grin. He made it sound like a fun challenge, instead of something to be afraid of. She shook her horns at him as he bumped his nose against her crown, teasing him with the points of her antlers.

His agreement to come home with her however left her rather surprised. She had expected it to be a battle if it happened at all. Giving in told her just how frightened he had been of the night, despite the brave face he had put on for the whole experience. She squeezed his paw tighter. Silently communicated how she felt about him coming with her. How better she would feel knowing he was okay.

“Probably a good idea… What should we tell them do you think? That you saved me from a coyote out here and I owe you a debt of gratitude?” she wiggled her brows at him. It wasn’t exactly a lie, just left a lot out between.

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