Beauty Within

He took more notice in her retreat than she could have hoped for, and became even more frightened as he stepped forward. "Wait! Don't go!" She froze instantly, her eyes wide as she watched the foreign wolf, her ears raised in surprise. "Please, stay." Instantly her fears crumbled into....What the hell was it? She had never felt anything like this before. It was like happiness but more tame and mild. She supposed "Happiness" was the best way to put it. She was happy that someone wanted her company, wanted her presence, wanted her to be there! She cleared her throat and spoke, her voice mousey yet with an undertone of sternness "Then I will stay." She said, lifting her head, almost in an act of pride. For once in her life she felt desired, truly desired. Not as a mate, but as a friend. and the feeling warmed her shy soul.
Speech!