What comes next

The scarred woman does not stray far from Kotori’s side these days. Since the fight to claim the pack went sideways, Tove’s soon-to-be alpha has needed time to rest and recover. So, as he lays in the hot springs, soaking up the healing properties that they have to offer, the older wolf lays not too far off in the grass, keeping watch for potential threats. Ko calls for her and she snaps her head around, easily standing and making her way to the pool’s edge. She watches as the earthen male exits the water and moves to sit on the ground near her.

Folding her haunches, Tove lowers her backend to the ground and perks her ears forward, ready to listen to what her leader has to say. Duel-toned eyes watch Kotori with rapt attentiveness as he speaks, the older wolf nodding in understanding at the appropriate places. Once he has finished, she bows her head in respect and says, “As you wish. I will keep the predators aware of our presence too.” Rough tones grate on her own ears and the wince that follows isn’t just from the pain in her throat. Straightening back up, she waits to see if he wishes her to do anything else.


"Tove Baade"