Noctisardor Bypass love the people with whom fate brings you together

He looked over a broad shoulder at her, a solemn smile tugging at his lips, and it was then that Paarthurnax realised her mate had something on his mind. The crimson beauty lay in silence following his assurance that he'd be okay, that she should go back to sleep, and considered how to go about tackling Shadow's wary thoughts. The sterling Alpha had always been a quiet, mysterious brute; emotions were not something he paraded around on show.

Quietly, Paar wondered if he was doubting his decision to promote her, but did not dwell on this prematurely. Flicking her ears back and gathering herself to her paws, she stepped tentatively across the den floor until she reached her partner's side. She reached out to him, very tenderly nudging at Shadow's strong neck as she sank to her haunches. "What's on your mind?" Paarthurnax questioned gently, copper eyes brimming with concern and uncertainty.