Stavanger Bay Sweet Home Alabama!

She continued to stand over him and wag her tail, ears perking up and a blink of surprise as he kissed her nose. She blushed and smiled shyly again, climbing off of him and laying beside him resting her head across his belly. 

As he spoke she nodded sympathetically and gave a soft sigh. Then he complimented her and apologized and she lifted her head, studying him for a moment before a faint smile slowly appeared on her face. "Thank you Engel but...isn't being beautiful what made this happen?" she murmured and then stared away from him, ears flattening back. "Don't apologise Engel...I'm just happy that I have you here in this pack. Smokestep seems nice and all but...it's really good to have a friend." she focused back in on him and her eyes softened. She placed a hesitant lick to his cheek and smiled a bit more steadily "You being here honestly makes me feel better...not because I want or expect your protection but just because your friendship is comforting. You're an amazing man Engel."