Dargan's POV
He trotted over, but instead of lying down, he first sniffed the air, making sure that there was no threat nearby and that they could relax freely. Ashley patted her other side, cooing him to come closer, but his instinct won out. He lifted his nose again, sniffing the air and once he was satisfied that they were safe, he went to his mate and laid down. His body pressed up against her and across her legs, while his head rested on top of Gaia’s wolf.
He looked on as Ashley stroked his thick brown fur and gently scratched Gaia behind her ear. The white wolf licked her lips and there was no tension in the air between them. No lingering animosity or jealousy.
Just like it was supposed to be…
After about an hour, the wind changed, and it became colder. Standing, he nudged Gaia
