Humming a tune lodged deep within the back of my heart but not my memory, I groomed my silver wolf leisurely under the trees, shimmering in specks between leaves. How peaceful~! I closed my eyes, basking in the warm, pleasant sun. That is... until I felt a ticklish peck on my cheek.

"Hehe~ Arthur, that tickles~!" I chuckled as he sat beside me.

"Forgive me. You were just so cute I had to, my dear." He held my hand resting at my side as I stared into his beautiful eyes in pure bliss. He leaned closer, closing his eyes. Until...

"Ruff!" Gintoka, my wolf, jumped in between me and my lover with a fearsome bark.

"Gintoka!" Then he jumped on me.

"My, did I make him jealous?" Arthur asked confused.

"I'm sorry... It's been quite some time since I've given him my individual, undivided attention, so that may be..." I stroked his long snout in affection, "But I promise Gintoka doesn't harm unless he's sensed killing intent.

"...So I've been ostracized by the princess's knight, have I?"

"Hehe~ Not at all! Gintoka, be nice to Arthur, and I'll give you all my love next time~"

He whimpered reluctantly.

"Gin~to~ka~"

He peered at Arthur for a bit before licking his hand.

"Atta boy..." I smiled and sent him home after stroking his beautiful fur.

"Was that okay? I feel bad that he couldn't spend time with his princess."

"No... Even if that child can't speak like us, he understands. Besides, he has a family of his own."

Arthur stopped walking, surprised, "By family you mean..."

"Yep! His pups are so cute!"

Arthur's eyes sparkled, probably imagining mini Gintoka's everywhere.

"Hehe~!" I tapped his chest, getting his attention. Once he looked at me, my lips covered his perfectly, his face completely flushed afterwards. "Tehe~ should we go see them after our date?" I tilted my head.

He embraced me tenderly with a slight nod, "I would like that. But you're all the cuteness I need right now..." I could hear his heartbeat louder than his hushed voice so full of love.

I put my arms around him firmly. "Me too."

Afterwards

"Wah~ They're so cute!" Arthur picked up a pup in awe.

"I told you~"

He chuckled, "I guess children from any species would be cute..."

"Do you like children, Arthur?"

"It's not so much I like children; I guess it's more of the desire out of wanting to have someone to play with when I grew up, like a brother or sister of sorts, that kind of feeling."

"..." I rest my head on his shoulder, petting one of the pups, "It's okay, Arthur. I'm here with you now. And I'm sure... you'll have a lively family of your own someday."

"..." He remained silent before asking, "When will 'someday' be?"

"Arthur?" I glanced up into a serious gaze.

"...Frey... will you make that 'someday' soon?"

"!"

"Will you... stay by my side a start a family with me, Frey?" He held my hands with shaky fingers.

That's right. It must have taken alot of courage to ask this. I smiled, "I am already standing by your side! Now all I have is to make sure our children won't have room to be lonely... If you would have me as the mother of your children, it would make me the happiest woman, Arthur!" He kissed me gently but pasionately at the same time, wrapping me in a warmth I would die for.