Lost Creek Hollow when she came back

always!! <3 quick reply so I don't lose it

Their small family was not conventional, but somehow, it suited him. He didn't know nor care about the opinions of the rest of the pack - Liffey had been shocked, but how could anyone not be pleased? Mona seemed happy to share his company, and Gannet was definitely happy to share theirs. And Ashlar...

Gannet hadn't really felt a feeling of protectiveness like the one he felt for the small pup. It was an attachment that was different and outside the normal bounds he felt. Ashlar was neither friend nor not friend, but something more. He was Gannet's responsibility more than anything the pale boy had ever held and he nursed a fierce but quiet love for him.

Today he was stopping by to perhaps play with the latter, but when he saw Mona napping in the sun, he stopped uncertainly. He didn't want to disturb her, but he did sneak forward, peeking into the shaded entrance to see the child sleeping as well near the front. Later maybe.

He turned to go, but as he passed into the shelter of the trees, his shoulder caught a branch with a crack. He froze, then glanced back apologetically, hoping it hadn't been enough to wake either up.