Above The Clouds 🌙

The prince and his wolf

Prince Vincente DiAngelo POV :

🌙In the royal garden 🌙

''Your Majesty ? What are you doing ?''

Vincente smiled tenderly before putting a finger to his lips.
The animal had its huge head resting on the prince's thighs.
He looked peaceful, somehow, less stressed.

''That thing...looks almost docile like that.'' muttered his old butler.

''Come on, Alonzo. Isn't it beautiful? I am sure everyone can see the beauty of this beast.''

''If you say so, my prince.''

The butler looked at the wolf all the same with a wary air.
The huge beast was nevertheless nestled against the prince, as if it were only a small puppy.

''What's up with that beast?'' muttered Alonzo, touching his white mustache. ''Is it sick ?"

''He's lonely.'' merely replied the prince, who slipped his hands into the soft fur of the wolf. "I think I can do whatever I want with him. Bring some joy back in those gorgeous eyes."

The butler rolled his eyes but knelt beside his prince, before handing him a round object, filled with precious stones.

''Are you sure ? A cat seems a better choice, if I may request...''

''You may not. Don't worry about me.'' asserted the prince as he slipped the huge golden collar around the animal's neck. "He's too down to fight or kill anyone. He's just like a very cute puppy right now. Look I can even kiss him on the head !"

With a satisfied smile, Vincente caressed the animal's mouth again and the latter did not react.
He was absent, there was no light shining behind his golden eyes.

''Stand up. Come on.''

The butler held out this time a large leash and the prince tied the animal.
He had to wait a bit, before the wolf got up and started walking with the prince.

''That's an achievement... Congratulations, my prince, you are remarkable, as always.'' congratulated Alonzo.

''It's not much.'' muttered Vincente but he had a proud smile.

This morning, he went for a walk with the wolf.
They were slow, but that made the ride even more enjoyable.
The sun shone on the animal's warm coat and the prince felt great pride.

''Really splendid. I wonder what you look like, you know, in your human form."

The wolf said absolutely nothing.
He walked noiselessly, staring blankly, head down.
He was like a ghost, wandering aimlessly.
If he was going to die, he might as well die while walking in the forest.

"I have a reception tonight, I have to attend it." muttered the prince, still stroking the wolf's back. "I could take you with me..I'm sure I'll become Prince Vincente the wild wolf tamer haha. Just joking, but, please, come with me and behave well. I'll give you a reward if you do."