This is my home[claiming]

Cypress would hear her call and smile, trailing after his beloved. He had let her go on ahead, wanting her to stand on her own for a moment before he came beside her. It was not that he was breaking his promise to her, no, it was that he had the faith she could stand on her own for at least a moment. He believed in Arian's strength and, honestly? He was overjoyed that she was taking this step. He knew she was not completely comfortable with it and yet he felt the determination within her being. He would stand beside her no matter what the case and, if need be, he would fight off any who dared to try and stake a claim on his beloved's pack.

He would arrive in time to hear a younger male speaking in a way that already had him bristling. Made up? Challenge? He would slide up next to Arian's side like a silent ghost, her knight standing tall and firm at his place by her side. His bi-colored eyes would harden on the youth, a rather blunt male. He would frown deeply, letting his gaze travel for a moment after to allow him to see the black and white male, as well as another female as she arrived. Then, and only once he assured himself none were an immediate threat, would he give a lick under Arian's jaw, breathing out slowly.

"So this is it then, my love. Are you excited?"