Chapter 1
“Mom let me out, being a prince doesn’t matter! I want to go outside!” Paxter said “fine, I guess your are an old enough wolf,” his mother, Marribelle said. “You are a teenager, and besides, you need to see the place for your mating ceremony next week.” His mom said “mom! I don’t want to select mates, I want the wolf that I love, not anything else.” Paxter said as he went outside the cave, as he went to the water to drink. Suddenly, a branch snapped as his head lifted up “who’s there?!” He said as he stood up. “I’m so sorry,” A gray wolf said as she stepped out of the bushes. “Please, I’ll go now.” She said as she turned away put Paxter stopped her “who are you?” He asked “I’m Hope.” She said “nice to meet you.” Paxter said with a smile. “Wow, I never thought a royal would ever even like me…” Hope said “Hope, I’ll see you here tomorrow, at midnight. Go, my moms coming!” Paxter said as Hope went off. Hope went to her mothers den. “Mom! I met a royal! He was so handsome, his name was Paxter.” Hope said, her cheeks flushed red. “Looks like you have somebody to love.” Her mom said with a chuckle “oh come on, we- we’re friends!” Hope said “but sweetie, you can’t possibly be not in love with him, he sounds handsome and I haven’t even met him.” Her mom said. “I guess so,” Hope said. “M-maybe he likes me too?” Hope said, as she sat down, her mom stirring something. “Mom what are you making?” Hope said as she walked over. “Your favorite, rabbit broth.” Her mom said “oh thank you so much mom!” She said as she nuzzled her. After she had her broth; Hope went to bed. “So early? Why darling, don’t you want to stay up a little bit more?” Hopes mom said. “No, I want to sleep, I’m gonna see Paxter at some six, before his mother wakes up.” Hope said as she pulled up her blanket. “Night sweetie pie.” Her mom said as she kissed Hope’s forehead.
