The Heartwood chasing visions of our futures

I'll hunt down the bastard and rip out his throat while you watch. Just so you're aware.

Atka playfully scoffed, her fears seeming a little lighter in the moment as a hardly noticeable smile graced her expression. He was serious though, she knew it. She leaned further against him when he had mentioned how his concerns hadn't gone away either. But he was still here. Maybe if he could be here, while aware of reality and what might happen, she could too, for her future that is.

I understand the fear of the unknown, Snow. And it is your decision ultimately. Just remember not to let that fear take away your life.

He was right, she stared straight ahead as she took in his words. Atka was quiet, a comfortable silence blanketing over them. She probably wouldn't leave his side when that time came. If she were to end up with anyone's pups, it would not be a strangers.

❝Yeah.❞ She spoke out, blinking slowly.