Kate vigorously rubbed her hands together and held them on his ribs. The heat from her hand slowly brought him to 98F. She massaged Horen's back for the first time. She could feel deep scars. Kate remembered him telling her that he was forced to fight in wolf form. She would not want to be at the receiving of his massive teeth and heavy muscled form.<br/>Lying by the fire she held Horen's head in her lap and scratched his ears. She kissed his muzzle. He looked at ease and comfortable. Kate reached over to Brevine and scratched her neck. Marie and Ann covered Brevine in a quilt and left the room.<br/><br/>Kate whispered, "For the first time Horton is in a deep sleep. Are you warm enough?"