Chapter 150: The Old Wolf's Knowing
"Did you know about this?" Orion asked Noctis.
"Yes."
Orion wasn't surprised that Noctis was aware. He kind of expected his wolf to be aware because there was very little that escaped Noctis.
"Why didn't you say anything?" Orion asked him.
*You were busy.* Noctis replied calmly. *Busy being in the moment.*
Orion chuckled at that. "You liked that I was busy. You sighed like it was the best thing ever."
Noctis licked his paws then grinned at Orion. *But it was.*
Orion grinned too. "It really was. But...why is my mark different? It's not supposed to be this big right?"
*Will you want to hear the answer?* Noctis asked him.
"Why would I be asking you if I did not want to hear the answer?" Orion asked him.
*Perhaps because it's linked to the one woman you refuse to acknowledge?* Noctis asked him.
Orion knew who Noctis was speaking about.
"You do know that it's not like I don't acknowledge her..."