Coop 142: Let’s Say

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142
Let’s Say

“You’re awake!” Coop searched greenish-gray eyes. They held wariness, but it seemed to be directed toward Torloo.

The coyote lifted his arms in silent plea, so Coop crowded close. The guy huddled against his chest, as if needing to match Coop’s heartbeat with the one he’d heard in his sleep. “Safe,” he muttered.

“Yeah, you’re safe,” Coop assured.

“There are so many reavers,” he complained. “Why would you come to a place like this?”

“Why’d you follow me here? Say… are you Chumani?”

With a soft snort, the coyote answered, “Let’s say I’m her brother. You can call me Shilah.”

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Posted: October 14, 2025
Prompt: Chest, suggested by luce
Words: 100

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Summary: Cole Pfeiffer-Cooper, who prefers to be called Coop, became part of a pack way before the world found out about the Amaranthine. An Amaranthine Saga & Songs serial. Cozy Fantasy. Slice-of-Life. Family. Pack. Begins here. You can suggest a prompt here. To scroll through archived chapters, use the Coop & the Elderbough Trackers tag.

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