Proud, Evan let Niks fawn over him longer than he might have another time. He adjusted himself twice so she could see all of him, and perhaps praise him some more. He wasn't as vain as the fairy, by any means, but he was certainly giving the prick a run for his money at the moment.
He edged into her touch, happy.
Happier still when she called him darling.
Oh, what might that mean?
Evan looked around them at the snow. He wasn't about to change here. Even with his added warmth, the snow was going to be cold without the fur to protect him. And he kind of wanted to play - actually play - with Niks before he gave up the game.