The pack all sound asleep as Humphrey and Lily paced around the forest, expressing their intense emotions. Humphrey continued the conversation in a dull tone, "I love Kate so much." Lily followed by his side. "I stuck with her. Through thick and thin, but I can't help her now."

Soon they came across a shallow river, droplets of water and leaves creating endless ripples throughout the surface. "Maybe you should visit Kate…" Humphrey shook his head.

"I don't know about that. All I would do is cry. Just thinking about her…"

"Humphrey please… She'd enjoy your company." Both Lily and Humphrey gazed upon the water's surface. Humphrey pondered whether it would be a good idea.

"Yeah I suppose you're right." Humphrey sat down and faced toward Lily. "Can you come with me? I'm sure she'd enjoy your company too." Humphrey chuckled lightly under his breath, still saddened.

Lily shook her head. "Not this time Humphrey." She smiled lightly. "Go tonight when you're feeling better." Lily pecked Humphrey's neck. "Don't worry I'll stand guard." The white wolf strolled away in the bright light of the moon. While Humphrey stared as the light bounced off her fur.

The grey wolf blinked confused on what happened. He turned back on glared into the water watching the twinkle of the stars reflecting off the stable water. Humphrey settled into position and started to walk toward the den where Kate is being kept.

With every step, he was reminded about all the things Kate and him had done, especially the howl. The most perfect night, turned into one of the worst within a matter of hours. The moon full and bright, reflecting off the water of the pond. The wind whirling past Kate and Humphrey. That special moment shared between the two wolves… Surely they would fall in love.

Humphrey stepped silently on to the path that lead to Kate's entrance. "Here goes nothing…" As he creeped into the den he could see a golden brown wolf there lying on the stone cold floor. "Hey there Kate," he introduced. "I just came to see how you were doing." The wolf kept still, nothing seemed to be waking her up.

Humphrey progressed toward the unconscious wolf, "I know it's late, but I wanted to see you…" Silence was kept by the room. "I- I'm sorry… Maybe I should just leave." Slowly, Humphrey began to reach the exit of the den, however he stopped before reaching the end.

"Even now I still love you. Just please don't leave us." Tears began forming out of his blue eyes which sparkled in the darkness. Gentle sounds could be heard from the outside, a pitter-patter striking the dirt turning into mud. The wind no longer blowing through the air. Just the sound of rain landing on the floor. "The other day I heard a song... Remember?" Humphrey crawled in a rush next to her, laying still. "The song that we heard when we entered that box?" As if he was expecting an answer, Humphrey remained silent.

"When you had the accident, I was roaming around the humans and I heard this song." As quietly as he could he began to sing to her. "Here comes goodbye, here comes the last time, here comes the start of every sleepless night, the first of every tear, ooh I'm gonna cry." He paused thinking of the lyrics. "Here comes the pain, here comes me wishing things had never changed, and she was right here in my arms tonight… but here comes goodbye."

Humphrey fell mute and couldn't think of the words. "Please Kate… Wake up." He closed his eyes and planted his head next to the golden wolf. "I love you." The wolf continued to sob until he had fallen asleep.


I hope you enjoyed reading. Thank you for your time and stay safe. Take it easy.