"P-put the wolf pup down, Your Highness..." the messenger glanced anxiously at Mikhail, his voice trembling as the growling grew more intense as more wolves begun surrounding them.
"I would but... it's so cold here! It's body is getting very cold. I need to bring it someplace warmer." Mikhail frowns as he stroked the pup's head while it whines pitifully.
"Even so... what could you possibly do with it once it's well enough? You can't be bringing it with you everywhere you go?" the messenger glanced at Mikhail's position against the tree, pondering a solution to pull him away from said area.
"You should get away first." Mikhail hugs the pup closer against his body as the wolf's hackles raised.
"But..."
"I saw a cave nearby. Let's meet there. I'll be fine." Mikhail smiled reassuringly despite the hostile look the alpha wolf had in its eyes.
The messenger hesitated but did as instructed. He bites his lower lips, wondering what to do as he hesitantly turned around.