The storm clouds had worsened, bolts of lightning streaking across the sky. The winds had also picked up, bringing with it the ever dropping temperatures of the coming snow. While the Rogues seemed unaffected by the sudden change of weather, Samuel took notice that the pup under his watch was shivering violently. Racked with concern, Samuel called King, Princess, and another Rogue over, turning their attention to Runt. Princess joined Samuel in his concern. But King and the Rogue merely looked upon the pup in disgust. King Scoffed.
"You see, he is weak," he sneered, "if he were pure Alpha, he wouldn't be cold." Having heard enough of her father's ranting, and unwilling to let the pup freeze, Princess approached the young wolf, laying down beside him, keeping him between her body and the rock wall. "What are you doing?" King asked in confusion.
"Making sure our bait stays alive," Princess answered. Samuel allowed a small grin to cross his face; he knew the "bait" bit was just to please her father when, as he observed, Princess had started to genuinely care for the pup. It was no secret to Samuel that Princess did have a soft spot for pups, which is why she reacted so harshly to Runt when he had initially refused to eat the food that had been brought to him. But, Samuel's train thought was brought back to the present, as the moment of tenderness Princess showed to Runt was ended with a very closed-minded remark from the Rogue beside him.
"This is against pack law," the Alpha chimed in, "This is what we fight against." Samuel merely rolled his eyes in annoyance at the wolf; was he really so cruel he would let a pup freeze to death. King stepped toward the wolf, sneering in his face.
"If you had brought more bait," he growled, "she wouldn't have to do this." Pausing for a moment, King turned his attention to Princess, and the pup she was protecting. Knowing Samuel would remain as well, King ignored the former as he addressed his other subordinate, "we leave at daybreak." The wolf nodded and, before turning to join the retreating form of his leader, gave one last sneer at Princess and Samuel, with the latter returning the glare, along with a vicious growl, that sent the Alpha running after the Rogue Leader, tail tucked between his legs as a whimper escaped his throat.
Satisfied, Samuel returned his attention to the sight before him; Princess, with her side pressed up against the small Omega pup. Smiling gently, Samuel decided to join them, laying down in a way that both adults were on either side of the pup, which was sure to offer him plenty of warmth, which he guessed correctly, as Runt's shivering had subsided. Both Alphas' attention were then drawn to the sleeping pup as he let out a quite yawn, while he unconsciously snuggled into Princess's side. Princess, at first taken a back, smiled lovingly down at the pup beside her. Leaning down, she tenderly licked the pup's head, resulting in a sign of content from said pup.
Her attention was then drawn to Samuel, who returned the smile she bestowed upon him before leaning his head forward to drag his tongue along her cheek in a tender lick. Pulling back, the two continued to smile at each other. Soon both smiles fell, having become trapped in each other's gaze. Overcome by the intimate moment, both wolves leaned forward, eyes closing. In an instant both wolves let out a soft moan as their lips met in their first kiss. In the past, the two wolves only ever flirted with each other, never really acting on their feelings.
However, the kiss, although short, was filled with all the real love and passion that had been building in them since the day they met. Even more so when Samuel felt Terra rub her tongue on his lips and teeth, begging for entrance. In the heat of the moment, the male relented, his tongue meeting Princess's as it surged forward, both savoring the exciting experience for all it was worth. For seconds that felt like hours, the two lovers relished the moment they were sharing.
Breaking the kiss, a strand of saliva connecting their bottom lips, the two Alpha's gazed lovingly into each others eyes, neither daring to break the hold. That is until, they felt the pup between them move in his sleep. Looking down at Runt, the two adults felt a sudden sense of foreboding come over them. Returning her attention to the wolf beside her, Princess's eyes now displayed something Samuel had never seen in them before; fear.
"We have to get him away from here," Princess urged desperately.
"I agree," Samuel responded in a soft tone laced in panic, "but how?" Princess could only shake her head as she tried to wrap her thoughts around how they could possibly pull this off.
"I don't know," she finally answered, resulting in a defeated gaze from Samuel. "But I do know this," she added, quickly drawing Samuel's attention, "We will get do it together." Offering a small smile to her new boyfriend, Princess was calmed by the loving smile he returned. At that moment, Samuel made the decision to confess something that he had wanted to say to Princess for so long. Something that would change their relationship forever.
"I Love You." In an instant, Princess's eyes shot wide open, her jaw going slack as she heard the three words she had wanted to hear from Samuel for so long. Taking in Princess's shocked expression, Samuel lowered his ears at the realization that he may have gotten ahead of himself and officially blew his chances to to be with Princess. But, to his relief, Princess shot her head forward, capturing the male's lips in an even more passionate kiss. After another ten seconds of bliss, Princess broke the kiss, staring into her new lover's eyes as she replied to his confession.
"I Love You, Too." Now sporting a broad smile, Samuel nuzzled his head against Princess's, both Alpha's huddling closer together, providing warmth to the pup between them. Princess laid her head on her paws, and nuzzled into the welcome feeling of Samuel resting his head on top of hers. Both then drifted off into a restless sleep, unsure of how they were going to protect their young ward.