ASTRID could almost see Wulfric's imaginary wolf ears perk up at his words, as if his simple admission had unleashed a wave of unrestrained joy. If the video call had shown more than just his face, Astrid was certain he'd spot an equally imaginary tail wagging with boundless excitement. The mental image made him smile, filling him with a mix of amusement and a strange, almost irresistible urge to reach out and ruffle Wulfric's hair—if only to see how he'd react.
He cleared his throat, steering the conversation away before his thoughts could wander any further. "So, how was your day?"
Wulfric sighed, a note of annoyance evident in his tone. "Same old—endless virtual documents. Honestly, I'd rather be out training the soldiers or sparring with someone."
