Innocent until death

It is easy for the man to hold the smaller wolf, his instinct to protect the woman who had almost drowned, shows itself in the gentle ways that Kore tries to keep her warm. Kore softly jokes with Suspense and the woman teases right him right, bringing a soft, rumbling laugh up from the depths of his chest. They lapse into a comfortable silence as the smaller wolf tilts her head back, soaking in the sun while he continues to soothingly lick warmth back into her body. The adrenaline that had flooded her system moments before has left and the galaxy-clad man notices the exhaustion that has settled in its place.

Kore continues his work, his gentle, slow movements lolling the woman into a sense of peace and safety. It does not escape his notice that she nods off, jerking herself back awake as soon as her head tilts down but, besides a small smile that curls the corners of his lips, he makes no acknowledgment of it. After some time, most of the water has been whisked away from her dark coat and the man gently nuzzles Suspense’s back, just in case she has drifted off again and his deep tones softly rumble out as he asks, “You okay, Suspense? How are you feeling? Do you want to head back to your pack or would you like me to make a fire?”

The questions are not loaded since Kore is happy to do whatever she feels most comfortable with. However, there is one thing that the man painted with nebulas is certain of; he will not leave her until he can make sure that she is safely within Avalon’s borders.


"Kore Regni"