It's never the same

At first he was amused by her denial as she struggled to adjust to this change. Asking “me?” As if he could be talking to another wolf in the dark, empty den. 


When her sobs twisted over a laughter, he realised she wasn't going to believe his words. Her last alpha who had truly considered her only a pet had damaged her sense of self. But Ignita was his now, and he… well she was family. He would fight her doubt for her sake. He kept this small distance between them, crouching Down so they were at eye level


“I'm not that good at emotions Ignita. I don't tell, and hug and cry it out. I would have thought you would have seen it by now in my actions instead. I've given you gifts that matter to you. I've given you the best care. Even this den that I've been digging out just for you.”