Hideaway Strath My heart keeps bleeding, I need you now.

She reached out to him, delivered a touch that spread warmth throughout his body. It had been so long since Sundance had felt the affection of someone familiar that he practically melted beneath the gesture.

Dorea brought him back to reality, however, and the young Shakti suddenly became aware of another wolf who lingered nearby. He was quickly overcome by shyness and his silvery tail swished in a nervous little greeting at his pallid hocks. This was the one who'd been calling out, the she-wolf he had chosen to ignore. 

He followed his friend toward the adult and offered her a smile to accompany the small "hello," that he managed.