A/N: Yeah! 10 chapters in under a week! Over 6,000 words too *Fist Pump.* Well so far no reviews and I'm a little concerned. I can see how many people view each chapter so why isn't anyone criticizing me. Don't worry I can take it.

Ok, so far Trajan has become quite close with Aniu and has now met her father (always a terrifying experience even if you are a wolf). He has allowed Trajan to stay with the pack for now but will all the other wolves be so generous? I'm trying to make the chapters long and it's working so far so that's good.

BTW, in this chapter I think I'm going to try a first person view point. Probably in Aniu's POV because she knows whats going on. I want everybody reading this to vote on what you think and whether I should keep going in her POV, change POVs, or go back to third person open. So remember to comment

10: Sleeping Arrangements

If you don't read the A/N this will probably be confusing, SO READ IT!

Our small group made it back to the den site with out any further problems other than the occasional growl from Alva. But I was easily able to ignore him. Trajan, though, looked a little uncomfortable by all the attention he was receiving. He constantly turned around to see the other wolves watching him closely.

"They won't try anything with my father and I around" I whispered to him. "They are not so foolish."

"Well they don't look to happy with my being here. especially him." He said gesturing with his head towards Alva.

"Well he might be the only one foolish enough to try something. But I still doubt it."

Trajan looked back at me and whispered, "Is he like your boyfriend or something. He acts like he owns you."

Upon hearing this a let out a snarl of disgust, which startled poor Trajan. I spat, "He wishes. But thankfully no, he is not in any way attached to me. I would rather die than be courted by him."

Trajan let out a slight whimper as I said the last part, but I couldn't figure out why. I let it go, as we were approaching the den site and headquarters for the whole pack. There were about 35 wolves in the pack including all the wolves and litter of four pups that had been born last spring. The den site was a narrow box canyon with paths and caves littering the walls. There were about 25 caves in all with the largest and highest against the far wall. It was where the Alphas and their family lived and that's were we were headed now. As our small group walked through the canyon eyes followed us from the wolves that had gathered along the cliffs to watch us escort Trajan through. If he had looked uncomfortable in the forest, then he was terrified now. But he held his head high and didn't let the others see his fear. I admired his resolve to appear stronger than he was and was glad he did because he wouldn't last if he appeared weak in front of the others.

As we got to the entrance of the cave my father dismissed the other wolves and they all separated, even Alva, with only a last threatening look and growl towards Trajan. We entered the cave and I was quickly tackled by a large bundle of fur.

My mother began chanting rapidly, "Where have you been?! What did you think you were doing? Why would you scare us like that? You'd better have an explanation for this young lady!"

"Uh, Matra, dear." My father interrupted while standing to the side looking for all the world, awkward. "We have company."

For the first time my mother noticed Trajan and hastily got off me looking, wait, did she look embarrassed!? Here were the two Alphas of the pack, the strongest and most powerful wolves, and my parents, looking like they had just been scolded. Never have I seen them behave this way.

My mother gave Trajan a once over then said, "Hello, and who might you be."

Trajan, who still seemed shocked from my mother's outburst, didn't seem intent on replying so my father spoke up, "This is Trajan. He and his sled-team were caught in the storm. Aniu saved him and has been with him ever since."

There was a hint of something in my father's voice. I didn't know what it was at the time but looking back on it I realized that he had foreseen something that I had only just begun to understand.

My mother looked over at Trajan again then back at me, and based on the twinkle in her eye, I guessed that she had caught the hidden meaning in my father's words. She then stared into my father's eyes and they seemed to have a silent conversation.

I was still confused, but Trajan was looking around appearing uncomfortable again so I figured I might as well make him comfortable. "Come on," I told him, "I'll show you where you can sleep."

He heard me and made to follow me out of the cave. But my words seemed to snap my parents back to reality as my mother said with a mischievous smile, "why don't we keep him here so we can better watch his progress as he heals."

"Why? There are plenty of empty caves along the cliff face. He'll be just as comfortable there."

My mother and father shared a knowing look again and he replied with a smile of his own, "something tells me that he won't be."

ignoring my smiling parents, I walked back into the den and Trajan followed me to the back I gave him a spot in a corner and sat him down. I was about to go back out to gather bedding but my now openly smiling parents came over with their tails wagging and my mother said, "no that corner is much to cramped. No one can sleep in such a tight space."

Trajan went to protest that he was just fine but before he could, my father said, "You are absolutely right, dear. He will have to be moved." Trajan just stood up and followed my father over to near the entrance of the cave. My father indicated a spot on the floor and Trajan plopped down, grateful to finally have a space to sleep.

I however was even more confused at this point. I had never seen my parents behave like this, and what were they so giddy about? If I hadn't been so confused and out of it I probably would have noticed the set up. But at the moment I just wanted to retrieve some leaves and bedding for Trajan then bunk down on my own bed and sleep off the exhaustion of the last few days.

I left the cave and headed into the forest to collect the needed supplies, the whole way thinking over how embarrassing my parents had acted in front of poor Trajan...

A/N: Alright everybody remember to review and vote sat to what you want to see as far as POV goes.

Anyone notice the complete set up that poor Aniu's parents had set up? I'll give you a hint: the winters blowing IN and it's going to get COLD. Did you get? Aw well, guess you'll have to wait to see what's been cooking in the pot, HA HA HA evil laughter, evil laughter...

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