Hushed Willows Fulfilling a Promise

Cream paws walked lazily through dense snow as Reina traversed the Thicket on a walk to stretch her legs. Being cooped up in her den these last few weeks since the attack really did a number on her mobility. It felt good to move her body as it was designed to—she was surprised to have won the race with Tuft the other day…maybe he had let her win?

She had seen glimpses of him leaving the Town towards the Thicket earlier in the day, no doubt following up on his word to bring her winnings that was agreed upon. She had already decided to check out the Thicket before she had even seen the male, but she was curious to see how has gotten along, so she followed his scent.

Keeping to the trees, the red wolf slunk along; she didn’t want to make her presence known. How embarrassing for her if he found her…stalking him? Reina chuckled to herself, that was preposterous! But, she couldn’t deny her curiosity, either. There had been no sight of the male until she passed the base of a rather enormous tree that had obscured most of the view behind it and Tuft’s scent blasted her senses. She quickly hid back into the bulky roots of the tree, hoping he had noticed her.

She winced as she heard his snarl and the sharp words that ended in a sweet confession. Her cover was blown, so she had no choice but to leave the shadows. “It’s me, Tuft. It’s alright, I won’t kill you. You have a very important job to do, right?” All said with a teasing smirk to her lips.