Golden Glade Hit me with your best shot

Geez it took me forever to reply! Watch out, it's a phone post XD

     Embry felt his fur brush against her golden coat, soft and trembling beside him. He had never, thus far, known something so delicate and valuable to him. Even flecked with grime and the aftermath of battle, she was luminescent. Up until now he had forgotten what living was like - the excitement, the terror, the passion. But everytime he met this girl's gaze, it all came rushing back in one tangled, euphoric mess. 

     He ran his snout along her neck, breathing in her scent and trailing his tongue across her wounds protectively. "It's not just a name." He murmured as he worked, gently nuzzling her ear with his nose. His tone was airy, playful - content. His tail thumped as he leaned away, looking up at the sky. When she spoke again, he was prepared. "What? Just the Alphas?" He offered her a devilish smile, eyes glinting mischievously. "I told you winter didn't have to be so cold..."