She seemed so sad about her failure in catching a fish and it was enough to make his heart feel like it was swelling with devotion to her. Her expression was just adorable and he ached for nothing more than to bring a smile back to her face. He would hunt and provide her as long as she asked it of him. He would do anything for her. He loved that she had remembered him, even if he didn't really give her much to remember him for. He had just been a stranger who said hi and asked to help, not looking for much but he had wanted to have purpose back then. He wanted to belong and now....now he just wanted her. He wondered if she would miss anything about the other male when he was out of the picture. Would she regret telling Exodus that she would come back for him? What if being with him wasn't all she ever wanted? What if she found that she wanted more? He was thoroughly convinced that she deserved more, even if she didn't think so.

When he spoke though, she looked up and that look in her eyes was enough to seal any doubt from his heart. She looked exhilarated to see him and he felt his own heart racing in his chest at thought of being with her, touching her, seeing her. It overwhelmed his senses beyond belief. Maybe he would never know what it's like to imprint on someone but he felt like he already knew with someone like her in his life. She grinned and splashed through the water to him, pressing herself against him and he didn't think twice about her being wet. He pushed his head into her neck lovingly, nuzzling into her skin as he inhaled her sweet scent. It was like coming home. She said his name and he smiled, his tail wagging.

"I'M HERE, LOVE."

He whispered back. As she stepped back, he was reluctant not to feel her so close, a sigh falling from his lips before he pricked his ears at her. She wanted to know everything but her last words caught his attention. His eyes widened in surprise. Did she mean it? No other? So the other male...Usually he would be curious of what happened but not in this. He wouldn't ask because he truly didn't care. It didn't matter. All that mattered was that she was here to be with him and he was complete. His lips tugged into an ear splitting grin.

"AND I AM YOURS. I WILL BE YOURS UNTIL THE DAY I DIE."

He went to her, wanting to feel her one more time now that he knew it wasn't going to be stolen moments. He had to celebrate in his own way. He nuzzled against her cheek, licking it and then nuzzling against her neck. Only then did he step back and glance at the water.

"OKAY, SO FIRST THING'S FIRST. YOU NEED TO MAKE A CATCH TRAP." He went over to a spot where the soil was soft and started digging, making a shallow pool for the water to run into on the edge of the creek. Once it was wide enough for his satisfaction, he went slowly into the water.

"THEN IT'S JUST A MATTER OF CHASING THEM INTO THE TRAP."

He dove toward a fish, herding it until it swam into the shallow pool. From there, he slapped at it, sending it flying onto the banks where he pounced on it and trapped it under his paws. He grinned up at her.

"YOUR MEAL IS SERVED, BEAUTIFUL. BON APPETIT."
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