Hideaway Strath The only thing that's on my mind

What if he disapproves? So fucking what if he does.
"I'll become the Grandmaster." 
For Arlette. For them, and their family. He'd challenge the Grandmaster and take his place if he didn't like it. He wouldn't lose the chance, let Arlette slip away into self-imposed exile again because of her heat, nor would he let her litter be lost.

His eyes tilted to her, absolute calmness and steel in them. He meant everything. It was a promise.
He tucked his muzzle under hers with a sigh, "I'll take any risk for you, my love."
It would be his burden, his battle. Not hers. He would keep her safe, and stay alive in the process.
His muzzle cupped her neck, feeling the thrum of her pulse just below.

"I love you. I'll never stop loving you."