Dreams Become Reality And You Are Still Here

Sleeping next to another wolf again was a relief to Lotus. He had grown accustomed to the press of bodies in the large litters of himself and his half siblings. Their absence had made him a little salty, a little harder. With Terra in his arms, he could feel his guard slipping down, until he rested his head on her back and let out a soft sigh. She had fallen asleep already, he had laid there, still and watchful as she drifted off.

He stirred a few times in the night. His sleepy thoughts wondering if harm would find them slumbering, but every time he opened his eyes, he found the night undisturbed. His nose buried in the warmth of Terra’s coat, and the gentle rhythm of her breathing would lul him back to dreams again.

When daylight finally came he woke slowly, sighing into the morning air. He felt a strong desire to stay there for a long time. Curled up around Terra. But he knew the trio had so much to do to prepare for their journey. He lifted his head, and nudged her side gently with his nose, seeing if she was awake.


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