shadow waited for Anabel to say something, and just as he started to doubt him self she spoke. “You . . . you have?” Shadow shuffled and nodded shyly. "yes i have,but dont be surprised, its easy to like someone as beautiful and kind as you are my love." he said with a small smile. he waited for her to answer his question and he couldn't help but let his tail wag when he heard those 2 words that warmed his heart. “I - I will.” he smiled and he gently nudged her softly and licked her head with a smile. "why dont we go to my den then." he asked softly and he gently led her there. the next words out of her mouth had his halting and he turned to look at her “How long? Have you liked me, I mean?” he chuckled softly. "i knew what you meant love." he stated before looking shyly at her. "I've liked you since the first time i met you." he mumbled embarrassed.

Shadow was happy walking side by side with the women he hoped would be he true love he led her into his den before he turned and gently looked at her. "you sure you want to do this?" he waited fore her approval before he gently started

Fade in, Fade out

Shadow pulled away and gently layed down before nudging Anabel down next to him and he curled protectively around her as he rested his head on her shoulder. "You're amazing and i'm so lucky to have you." he said and in that moment he promised to protect Anabel with his whole heart and life.