They managed to make a stop at Ivarstead before the sun rose. There they rented a room, ready to take their place in their bed.

" Where are we going to put the cub?" Vilkas asked as they stepped into the room and shut the door.

" He's too small to sleep between us. I'd be scared we'd crush him." Alexandra started as she glanced around. Then her eyes fell on the dresser.

" Vilkas, hand me that blanket?"

He eyed her in confusion then did as she asked. Alexandra then slid the drawer of the dresser open, gently wiggling it free before placing it safely on a nearby chair. Then she wadded the blanket as a cushion before lowering the cub inside. Vilkas watched as her hair slipped forward, a small smile playing on her lips as she used the rest to keep him warm.

" There, he'll be safe in there. Now lets get some sleep. It won't be often we will get some."

Vilkas didn't have to argue with her. They both made their way into the bed, backs to one another. Not a moment later did he hear her slight snore he had gotten so use to falling asleep to during their travels. Then he closed his eyes and drifted asleep.

They hadn't traveled as far as they had hoped to the next day. In the morning they had to wait for the stores to open so they could pack for the cub to eat, which wasted a few hours of day time. However that wasn't what took the most time. It was how many times they had to stop while they were traveling.

Vilkas quickly grew irritated, eager and excited to deliver the cub the the orphanage so someone could take him into a loving home and out of his hands. As it was they barely managed to cover a little more than half the ground than they normally would have in a day.

" We'll have to take it slower than normal." He stated, part of his anger showing through.

" He can't help it if he has needs. He's a child, it's not like he can take care of himself." Alexandra shot back as she watched the cub's eyes sparkle as he looked up at the stars. Then his attention turned to Vilkas, who sat on the other side of the campfire. He extended his arm, opening and closing his fists with want.

" He wants you, Vilkas." She smirked. His eyes widened slightly in fear.

" Well he isn't getting me." He snapped.
" Sometimes I wonder just who is the child. Here, hold him."
Alexandra didn't give him a choice as she walked over and forced him to unfold his arms. Vilkas tried to move but the cub was already in his arms before he had the chance to escape.
" He's just going to cry. Look, I can already see the tears in his eyes. Now you hold him."
Alexandra frowned. " It's because he can tell you don't feel confident with holding him. You have to be secure, hold him close to you and don't be so grumpy and afraid."

Vilkas stiffened as she began to rearrange his arms and hands without missing a beat. He didn't want to believe that the cub could sense his confidence and security of hold him, but he couldn't doubt it.

As Alexandra's hands drifted away he felt his heart pound from nervousness. Then he took a deep breath and calmed himself.

" Look at that. He loves you." She teased as the cub flashed him a smile. Vilkas fought back the urge to let himself do the same.

" Go to sleep. If I have problems you'll know."
Alexandra tried to hide the smug look on her face as she turned to her bedroll. It would take a lot of work but she could do it. She could get Vilkas to fall in love with him.

Alexandra woke up as the sunlight began to hit her eyes. She groaned and sat up. Vilkas should have woken her up so they could swift shifts, it wasn't like him to-

She paused. Then she smiled.

Vilkas sat, leaning against a tree sound asleep, and on his chest the cub laid. The young cub grasped onto his shirt while Vilkas's arm sat comfortably around him.

Alexandra squatted next to them both, her hand running through the soft locks of the cub. His small eyes fluttered and peered up at her, still sleepy. She pressed her lips to her forehead before softly urging him to go back to sleep. It wasn't much longer until the soft rise and fall of Vilkas's chest soothed him back to sleep.

Then she turned to the wolf, pressing her lips to his forehead as well. Then she stood and began to pack the camp up. She'd let them sleep, it wasn't often she had seen Vilkas sleep so soundly. Besides, maybe it would give the two boys a chance to bond.

So i've been wanting to start a new story however I've been stuck between a few characters and would like your guys' opinions. I'm thinking of either Thrynn, Rune, or Hadvar. I can't decide :/ Also, I was thinking, what if i did a spinoff where Alexandra and Kyra met? I think it would be interesting. Let me know what you guys think! Love you!