Just one bite

He gave his father a sheepish smile, knowing the other wolf had easily seen through him. So it was with some surprise that he heard his father offer to head to the kitchen and fix him up something to eat. He opened his mouth, ready to take this easy out, and then paused. Mouth partly ajar as he looked at his father. It was like the moment paused, and he could see the two options. Continue the subterfuge, and let his father lead him away, knowing he’d been lied to. Or come clean and face the consequences. He grimaced.

Taking the easy out sounded good, but it didn’t feel right. Was that who he wanted to be? Someone who lied so easily to his father? “I’m sorry dad… I just wanted to look. Maybe touch, but just a little.” he said, looking at his fathers paws.


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