Moonspear Happy call

"Well, I'm impressed," Floki said as he withdrew from Wildfire and settled onto his haunches. He leaned down to get a closer look at the skeleton. It was amazing that she had found the snake's bones still intact -- and even more of a feat that she had managed to keep it that way. Wildfire was notoriously clumsy, so he was surprised that she hadn't dropped the skeleton or accidentally stepped on it. This thought brought an affectionate smirk to his face, and he looked up when Wildfire asked if he had done anything to celebrate the day.

This was his chance to explain to her what Charon had done. He felt his cheeks warming even before he started to speak, and he shifted his weight nervously. "Actually, Charon had a surprise for me, too. I met up with him earlier, and he asked me something," he said, his gaze locking on Wildfire's. He paused, then uttered the words out loud for the first time since leaving his brother's company.

"He asked me to be his Beta." The roundness of his eyes betrayed the incredulity he still felt, though there was a bit of pride in his tone, as well. He had earned it, and he knew that out of anyone, Wildfire would be happiest for him.