Secret No More

Walk | Talk | Think

She had long since stopped jumping at the sound of Knight's voice and she was still and relaxed when he barked her way to get her attention, turning an ear slowly before her head followed suit. Dark brown eyes spotted his mottled brown frame immediately from the snowy backdrop, meeting his green eyes with a swift yet soft smile. Always he seemed so happy when he was around her, enough so to make her wonder of late whether that was her doing or whether his natural disposition was friendly and gentle. Her heart jumped a little at the sight of him and on instinct tried to calm what she felt, despite her decision for today to be the day the secrets would be laid bare. The habit, even new as it was, had apparently ingrained itself in her already.

He was feet away when he stopped and spoke to her, commenting upon the early hour and her being up in it. The distance felt strangely further than it was as she answered, "I couldn't sleep anymore." Of course, she did not say anything just yet, feeling tongue tied and shy now that the moment, a perfect moment of aloneness and quietness, was upon her. How was this normally done? A year before Awaken had taken the initiative and begun their relationship, and now it was her turn to try again without him. Knight was nothing like her old mate and what she felt for him was entirely different, but no less strong and moving.

Stalling, she added, "I think it's still the new territory. It's been a while since I've been out this way." How long had it been? A year? Longer even? It was hardly recognizable to her now. Mercianne continued to watch him for a moment, thoughts still abuzz with her plan but also her anxieties. Giving herself a teeny bit more time, the creamy white wolf asked, "Did you sleep okay?"