captured such honest and pure affection

Basilisk’s smile was slow, but once it began it grew, until he was beamer at the other wolf. Oh yes, there was an idea. His agreement was already on his face, he [i] liked [i] fighting at Hazels side. “That sounds like a really good idea, Haze” He agreed. They might well get into trouble for it later, but it would be worth it.

“You're probably right. Certainly no friend like me, right?” he teased, nudging her shoulder lightly. “So you going to tell me his name, and where we can find him?” he asked. He intended to go right now. Before anyone could forbid them otherwise, or Hazel changed her mind. He wouldn’t let anyone mess with his friend. He would be there for her, always.


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