Blacktail Deer Plateau checking up

Harlyn could certainly appreciate her friend's opinion on the matter.  In all other things, she was just as blunt and impetuous with her feelings or opinions.  She had never in her life hesitated to share her dreams of leading a pack with anyone who had asked - in fact, she had done just that with Torvald only to shortly after become his mate and alpha female.  But it hadn't been what she'd wanted - what she wanted was Mordecai and she knew there that she was swimming in far more delicate waters.  She truly didn't know what his reaction would be if she simply spelled it out for him - would he agree to settling with her for the rest of his life, or would he succumb to the wims of his more carefree side?


Harlyn smiled at Luke's comment, but instead of thinking of a way to respond to it, another thought entirely came to her mind.  "I would love it so much if you came to join us," she said suddenly, only to catch herself seconds after with the realization that there were a few 'ifs' she needed to define, "If things truly turn out the way that I hope them to... Luke, I haven't known you for too long but I owe so much to you for helping me find Mordecai.  And.. I so want to be a part of the home you've dreamed of - you are truly a wonderful creature."  She gave him a sincere smile, so full of affection.  She spoke then with her heart upon her tongue, hoping that he would realize such was the case with her sincerity.