Northstar Vale Wilder Mind

She confessed that she thought he was right, but she couldn't understand why she had deserved to come second to anyone else. Steady shook his head. You didn't deserve it, he said softly, his voice just loud enough to be heard over the falling rain. Bad things happen to good wolves, not because they deserve it, but just because bad wolves exist. He hoped that made sense. He didn't think less of the female he had just met because another male had chosen to treat her badly. He hoped, though, that she realized she didn't deserve that.

He was a little surprised that she was asking if he minded if she took a nap. Had she had a long day? He shook his head. No, I don't mind at all. I'll keep a look out while you rest, if you like, he offered, ever the gentlewolf. He chuckled when she tried to tell him he wasn't boring. No worries, he said easily.