Lost Creek Hollow How can something so small be so frustrating?

He gave a soft smile when she returned his kiss. It was comforting to know that she was here. Someone that he could hold and share his affections with. There was nothing official between them yet, and he doubted that any of the other members of the pack suspected anything other than their friendship. But it made Howl wonder like he had wondered with so many other women if he might be able to have a long and happy life with her. It might have been too early to say, but it was something that he thought of fondly.

She rested her head on his paws and he lightly rested his head on top of hers. "And what makes you so lucky?"  he asked softly. Curious to see if she would comment about him, the pack, or something else.