Take my life

He chuckled at the boy's words, bending down to lick the top of his head. He was so jumpy and bouncy, it made his aching heart swell with the love that he felt for these children. Darrah was a special boy indeed, he could see the strength in his young form already. "I am glad, Darrah." He said simply, nuzzling the boy before he pulled himself upright. When he asked about his health, he shrugged his shoulders carefully. "Well enough I suppose. Its easier to talk and eat, although it is still sore. I still feel like a herd of elk trampled me though." He said teasingly, another laugh slipping from the King's mouth. "I bet you are eager to start your training, aren't you? As soon as you reach a year, I promise that we shall begin." He knew that it must be hard for boy, the pups had so much taken from them and now their hearts were split in two. He had not forced the choice on them, they were old enough to choose their own path. The fact that he was here though, truly made Bass happy.