Shy Deer Steppes Snakes Among Wolves

He lets loose a wild bark of laughter at her comment. “I sure hope I don’t die as well! Would be a shame, no?” He finishes smoothly, a quirk of his brow directed at Serem.

As they continue, he steps confidently beside her. “I’m eager to meet this pack of yours. Even though I’m aware they might see me as an outsider, I’m sure I can win them over.” He smiles smoothly, closing his eyes briefly as a joking display of confidence. Then he meets her eyes again. “Unless they are as hardheaded as I am.” He snorts.