Golden Glade Rise Of The Court

Aspen came to him first, not a surprise, and wearily pressed herself against him. It was clear she'd just woken, and by the looks of her it had been a rough night. He bent and, silently, began to groom her ears gently. Ayla would be here soon, and then he can announce why he's called them!
As expected, Ayla's soft pawsteps gave her away moments before she come in, even though Charley could smell her from the draft of the tunnels. Standing with one last kiss to his wife's cheek, the King grins. 
                  "Sorry its so early, girls, but I figured Ayla would want the day to flaunt her new rank before having to sit her vigil tonight.