Stone Circle My heart was keeping time and we were dancing on the edge of something new

He hadn’t lingered far in the past few days, worried over Nanook’s mentality and her edgy behavior. He followed her at a distance not wanting to provoke her, but always around incase she got into trouble or someone dared to mouth her off. He could see the somewhat wary gaze some of the other wolves had given her, and he wasn’t sure if he should be prideful of the fear or embarrassed for her aggression. Alas he made no decision, preferring to offer his silent support and see what would become of the situation.

That was, however, until the rather rude awakening. An awfully dad like groan rumbled through his frame, his form slowly twisting and turning to catch a glimpse of his spry mate dashing out into the fresh morning air. “Nanook, I’ve seen the sunrise a million times before. What makes this one more special than yesterday?” His continued groan indicated his haste to catch up with her despite his negative tone.

Soon enough the arctic bear was blinded by the new dawn light, glimmering off the slowly melting snow, casting pinks and oranges across the sky.