could...”

Nightfall.....

Steele went into to town. He avoided dogs that went by. His targets were all talking and joking around. Steele rolled his eyes Star, Nikki and Kaltag were pathetic. He didn't know why they were apart of his group before. Kaltag and Star walked off, Nikki however stayed back and made his way to a old shed nearby.

Steele followed after him. The old shed was warm and a comfortable place to sleep in, Nikki unlike Star and Kaltag didn't have a home anymore, he had been kicked out. “What do we have here”.

Nikki gasped and turned around. There stood Steele, the malamute who tried to kill Balto. “What are youse doin' here?” he snarled.

Steele chuckled coming closer.

“Steele what do you want?” Nikki demanded backing away, Steele could sense fear.

Steele smiled evilly at the Chow Chow. “Revenge” he said softly. Then he smacked Nikki with his paw. Nikki was sent flying across the room, he landed with a thud.

Steele approached him, Nikki was struggling to get up. Steele approached him and tore into the lower part of his leg. Nikki cried out in pain.

Steele laughed he bent down to his ear. “You wanna know something Nikki?”. Nikki gulped. Steele had him, he knew he was going to kill him. “You were the worst, I never liked you”.

Steele bit down on his leg harder until it finally ripped off! His leg had been torn apart! He was dead, Steele was definitely going to kill him!

Steele watched him move and squirm. “And now... for the final touch”. He ended the kill with tearing into Nikki's neck, blood splattered all over his face....

Kodi made his way back to town after spending time with Alue, she would be leaving sooner than expected. “Where have you been boy?” Mr Simpson asked patting his head.

Kodi barked and made his way to the living room where the team was waiting with grins spread on their faces. “What's going on guys?”.

“Well..” Kirby began smiling.  “We have a surprise for you” he said.

Kodi smiled slightly “What supri-” Kodi froze as he spotted the dog he least expected to see.

Clarie blushed. “Hey” she said nervously.

“Hey” Kodi replied.

Kirby smiled slyly. “Guys I think we'd better give these two love birds some space”. The team sighed and walked out of the room.

“Clarie..” Kodi began once the team left the room. “I'm so sorry about the other night. I-I was stupid and-”.

“-Kodi” Clarie cut in. “I love you”.

Kodi stopped babbling “What?”. Did she just say the words he wanted to hear?

Clarie nodded slowly. “I'm ready to start a relationship if you are”.

Kodi smiled, it was a smile Clarie had never seen before. It made her feel warm and safe inside. “I love you too” he said. There noses touched once more..

To Be Continued …..