Larksong Grotto Forever is a Long Time

His wifes next string of words brought forth a whine from his throat, one of pure joy. He nuzzled against her chest another moment before rising to his full, proud height. 
                    "Almost is the part that counts, right?"
A deep, hearty laugh erupted from his muzzle, and Charley couldn't imagine the last time he'd been so happy, not even when his father was still alive. Aspen here had saved him, shown him the life of love and a softer tongue. 
                                 "I promise, Aspen, I'll give you a life you deserve. That of a Queen, my dear, and nobody will ever tell us otherwise."