Sunbeam Lair His heart was hollow, his face in pain

A breeze blew the dark man's thick fur in new patterns, cooling him off as he finally didn't feel as if his heart was heavier than his spirit. Somewhere, he believed he had not changed. He was still Jolon, with Ezi or not, with family or not. Ryujin was his his home now, Noc and Asterr friends. He smiled. He knew Noc, out of all wolves, would understand.

I'll prevent anyone from trying to break us up, brother. He sighed. You, Asterr, me- we belong now. I won't let this disappear.