He hadn't expected his meeting with Maija to go the way it had gone. But it hadn't turned out to bad if he really thought about it. She was very hesitant at first, not wanting to reveal anything about herself or really have anything to do with him, but as their time together lengthened, he could see her beginning to slowly loosen up around him, slowly let her guard down. He'd been making good progress with her and this moment, with them curled up in his den was a big step in getting her to trust him. She was a part of his pack now and he would care for her as much as he could, doing whatever he could for her just because he was that dedicated to his pack.
Once he had settled, her emeralds sought his eyes once more, meeting them for a moment as she allowed herself to lean into him and his warmth. Their drastically different colored pelts meshed together and he could hear the sigh of relief come from her as the warmth from his body began to seep into hers. She began to stretch out, settling herself in his loose embrace, allowing him one last brief gaze that conveyed a silent thank you before she settled down, her breathing becoming even as she drifted off. Taurig quietly sighed, glad he had been able to help her, his massive crown settled on the cold stone beneath him, his chin not to far from her paws as his eyes slid shut, his conscious disappearing into the land of dreams.
