.R.a.i.n.

Ritsuka felt the doubt wash away as she spoke, giving him that comforting smile. Love... Perhaps in some eyes they were rushing headlong into love... But the two had lived in the same pack at least. It wasn’t as if they were two strangers getting together and having children. No... There was a bit more responsibility than that. The male felt his heart lift, feeling hope with each beat. “I love you too, Elli. I’ll keep you safe... I promise. I’ll be here for you.” He would gently lay his muzzle on her back, giving a moment for the words to set in. It was his promise to be faithful to her. No matter what. Not even Roman or Regium could change that fact.

From that point on Ritsuka allowed their hormones to do the work and join their bodies in a moment of passion...

[Fade To Black]

He would settle himself beside Elli after the deed, nuzzling her neck gently with his muzzle. Ritsuka felt happiness surge through his body, a calm settling over him. He couldn’t remember the last time he felt like this, just so content. The woman next to him was to thank for that. Who would think that fate brought them back together?

“Will you stay with me for a while longer?” He didn’t want her to have to rush back to Regium, though he understood she would still have to return at some point. He just didn’t want that to be right now.