The Heartwood please swirl me in your mind, so i can be a color painting that you’ll look upon

The arrival of both Terance and Olive simultaneously divided Rannoch's attention. Although he was pleasantly surprised to see the star-kissed sylph, he instinctively turned towards his dark-pelted friend and nudged his cheek affectionately. Terance's expression did not go unnoticed by Rannoch.

Once Terance had been adequately greeted, Rannoch's attention returned to the woman that stood before them. The perfume that emitted from her pelt was intriguing to Rannoch; although she lacked an established pack scent, the gentle spice of the end of her season was present. "What're you doing all the way out here?" Rannoch asked his former packmate with a slant of his head.