The Pack Den-

I entered behind Fawn. "Nice place," I said in awe. The den was immense. I felt uncomfortable about my sudden change of environment, so I slowed my pace and waited for Dina to catch up. Entering with someone like minded eased my anxiety. I raised my snout, catching the scent of food. I couldn't pinpoint the exact source.

I dove into the carcass, devouring it as if I had never eaten before. Normally I would showcase my manners by letting Fawn eat first, but I was quite literally dying. After about a minute of stuffing my face, I stood up again. I turned my head to examine my physique. What I saw amazed me, but not because I was self obsessed. My coat was brighter and glossier, my muscle mass had increased, and I was teeming with energy. There was a spark in me that was not there before, one that displayed my personality. I was myself once more. Song, the big wolf, the force to be reckoned with. I stood tall and proud, puffing out my chest. I left my tail down as so not to provoke.

"You've been generous to me. I thank you by offering a lifetime of service and loyalty," I told Fawn.

I felt, for the first time, proud of who I was.

Fawn dipped her head in respect. "Thank you. Now, you might have been wondering where you want to sleep. That nest over there is fresh and new." she replied.

-I'm going to type in 1st person now. I find it a bit easier.-

I trotted over to the nest, inspecting it. It smelled clean and fresh, and I was thankful to have it. I looked back at Fawn.

"It's as if you were expecting me," I chuckled with a small smile.

Humor gone, I realized there was a serious matter we needed to attend to. No wolf could really be happy without knowing for sure where they ranked.

"Fawn? Where will you place us in the pack?" I asked. Well, at least now she could see my potential. I prayed for the rank of Beta, as in my litter, that was what I did. All I knew how to do. But I would manage if she placed me elsewhere.

I jumped in surprise at the second suggestion. A chance at being the male of the cardinal pair? A chance at being with Fawn? I was astounded. In a good way. I decided to make a move.

I walked closer to Fawn, taking slow, dragging steps. I smiled at her through my eyes. When I came closer to her, I gently touched my nose to the inside of her ear, and whispered, "You know that I like you..."

I pulled my maw away but stayed close, waiting to see how she would react.

I gave a sly smile, answering softly, "Yes. I do. But we haven't known each other for long. So I will need time to earn your trust. If you make me a beta, we can see what happens."

I sat down and wagged my tail slowly from side to side, expressing my pleasure with my new home. Everything was perfect. I wanted to know what else the territory held. Was it just the forest I had almost died in? Or were there kilometers of land I couldn't even begin to wrap my mind around? Regardless of what territories Fawn had claimed, I was here for life. But I wanted to know.

"Fawn, will you show us the territory?" I asked with a slight cock of my head.

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