He blinked, then returned the hug. Forcing a smile, he chuckled, "Och, lass, it's okay. Ah mean, Ah was mad at first, but then Ah became part of tha pack. Ah'm a wolf too. Just a wolf in ram's clothing." He hoped his joke would put off just how bad it all seemed.
Looking down at her, he gave her a grin and nod. "Well, it can't hurt, can it? Ah mean, if he wants ya, yew two could get swept up in love an' all and start courtin' or datin' or whateva. Ah mean, if ya do something for someone, that stays with 'em."