Nikal had hidden his presence when he did this.
He had not wanted to draw unnecessary attention, and most especially, he had not wanted Bentax near him.
“Yes…but Father was right,” Corien replied softly.
“As always,” Nikal growled quietly.
They maintained a comfortable silence.
“Should we tell her?” Nikal asked again after a few minutes, raising his head off his paws, and Corien laughed gently.
“What will happen if we do, Kal? Would it change what’s going to happen?” Corien asked his wolf, Nikal, patiently.
“It may…you never know…” Nikal replied grumpily, resting his head on his paws again and gazing back toward the horizon.
Corien was silent as he watched the sky turn pink through Nikal’s eyes.
“Merry Christmas, my loves,” he whispered. Nikal gave a soft whine.
It was their cus
