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he had certainly found a comfortable place. kuktuux was content to settle next to him, curling into the ferns as her body sought the warmth of her companion. she found aiolos intriguing in a way another man had not been; he had led her here, comforted her, and found a gentle place for her to rest. the man of the sea did not seem to wish anything in return for her presence. in that way he reminded kukutux of a woman's hospitality, though she did not see him as a sister.

wondering at how he had come by his knowledge, she nodded. "alpha," kukutux revealed, "though hydra is like a fierce bear. that is how i think of her. she is like dark ice upon snow, and all of the wolves in moonspear bow to her. and her mate is quiet, but he is a mountain."

realizing she had spoken much, the girl wilted demurely, deferring to aiolos if he would like to talk.