"Must have been" He agreed when no other noise intruded on them, Glad that she was going to stay he padded over and lay down beside her pillowing his head on her back with a contented sigh. "I love you too" He responded, and have for a long time he admitted mentally to himself before falling silent.

The wind definably was picking up now that they were both being quiet and he found himself glad not only that Aleu was staying but for the added warmth she added to the den as well, it sounded like a storm was rolling in.