Flycatcher Downs copperhead road

The instant she agreed, Cambria wanted to dash back to the meadow to let @Etienne know. He restrained himself, though his mismatched eyes brightened and he wagged his tail, his heart skipping a beat in his chest. He was going to live with his two favorite people in the world. It made him incredibly happy… and extremely leery, in one fell swoop.

Then there were the pups to consider too. Odessia reminded him when she suddenly brought up naming conventions. This excited him too, though the fear clutched at him. He could barely handle caring about the two adults in his life. Cambria could scarcely breathe around the concept of innocent children… particularly daughters.

That sounds good, he found himself echoing her words.

He took a moment to collect himself, then glanced northward. The meadow wasn’t very far away. If Etienne was still there, he might be able to hear Cambria’s call. His gaze swung back to Odessia’s face and, apropos of nothing in particular, he stepped closer and placed an affectionate lick on her forehead.

Then he threw back his head and howled to let Etienne know he was welcome to join them anytime he liked.