Golden Glade Perfect story book

Ayla seemed to be a little distant, and he chuckled a little bit: no doubt thinking about traveling and her trade. He wondered who she planned to take, and decided to leave the decisions to her. She was an Inner Circle member, after all. Which reminded him...
                "Try not to go too far, we aren't firmly set here and I want to be able to know you're close if help is needed. As soon as your wound is healed, when the Court is officially settled, we'll hold your ceremony and give you your rank."
Charley smiled, giving her a nod and wagging his tail. It didn't seem to bother him, having lost half of his eyesight, but sometimes when he walked he veered just a little bit to the side.