There is a howl that resonates the air - not deep and prideful - that is not my wolf. A friendly call belongs to him I care about - the gentle soul that is your wealth. We nuzzle muzzles - locking lips as we exchange our breaths. Alone, his presence soothes me - pulsing heartbeats calm the torrent sea of my disquiet mind - it is defused. Our new, unnatural courtship stuck for two endearing, lovely months - and both of us are new to this - a concept we pursued despite us keeping mateship in a hush. But this wolf cares for his peculiar pack - no matter what, he keeps us all intact.