The warm chocolate, thick furred pup squirmed slightly.
Eyes of bronze blinked with little clarity, mind foggy from sleep. Shaw snuggled closer to the warmth of Keylonie's flank, burrowing in the scent of home, safety, and security the silent female gave. Oblivious to the outside dangers, his world simply consisted of the quiet assurance Keylonie gave.
Keylonie was like a mother, the closest thing he had to a mother after his biological mother split soon after the umbilical cord was detached.
Shaw roused himself then as Keylonie stood, and the loss of her warmth gave a sudden chill, though the boy gave no sign of discomfort. Bronze eyes simply rolled, looking at the golden-black-brown female, who did not even glance back at Shaw as she left the comfort of the den. Long slender legs dragged himself into daylight.
His first gaze of the vibrant green land was awe inspiring. So used to the dirt and brown of the den, the brightness of colors and their clarity was a startling thing. A beautiful thing. There was no hiding his wide-eyed look,he had been outside before, but each time he came to look at it time and time again, he was still so fascinated.