Sleeping Dragon bone tongue

Next the commander turned the spotlight on Dio. Wildfire smiled warmly at the newest leader, then bowed her head in deference. Her attention returned to Thuringwethil when she mentioned the recent kill at the borders, then invited Portia to the front of the assembly to add another marker to her shoulder. The Bandrona's innards clenched through the entire process and it took all of her restraint not to sweep to the Heda's side to offer support.

That made her think of what was coming next: a public acknowledgement of their bond. She had tried to block out her apprehension by focusing on Freyja, Dio and the other topics covered in the meeting. But it was imminent now. Wildfire's stomach muscles jumped as her heartbeat accelerated. She looked nervously at the crowd of wolves, wondering how they would take the news. Then her attention narrowed in on Thuringwethil. Was she sure she wanted to do this? Was she ready? Was Wildfire?