They were nearing the end of the punishments, he could feel it, freedom was just right around the corner. Though he would still happily take on duties that would need to be done for the pack he was sure they would not be as extensive as this. He would finish for the day, taking his leave to the hot springs as he did most every day. He hoped Novella would be done with her lessons soon, he felt the need to be by her side more than usual today. It had been another hard to concentrate hunting session, but he was finally finished and relaxation would be first on his mind. He didn't want to bother Novella with his protesting aching muscles.
He would sigh deeply as his body was submerged into the warm water, all of the stress of the hunt melting away as relaxation took over. He wasn't there long when the soft sound of paw steps alerted him to her presence. Fire and ice gaze would open to take in the sight of Novella, she would move easily to him offering a loving nuzzle that he would return. "Mind if I join you?" His smile would grow wider, "Of course, my love. I could never deny you." He'd scoot over a bit so she had plenty of room to make herself comfortable in the warmth of the water.
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