To Serve You, To Protect You

Kragen opened his mouth, but no words came out. He hated the situation he was in, but he had to make do with what he had. Kragen walked over Victoria's side and sat down. He looked over to the Moon Goddess. 

"You want to stay by her side?" Selene asked. 

Kragen nodded. 

The Moon Goddess looked up to Victoria, "Would you be agreeable to this arrangement? It seems like his intention is to repent for his mistakes by serving you, your Majesty."

Victoria bit her lip, she looked down at the wolf at her feet. At first, he did not even dare to look up at her in her eyes. But eventually, Kragen mustered the courage to do so. 

He could see it in her eyes. 

"I…" Victoria held onto her arm, "I don't know if I can trust you."

He was surprised by her response. Kragen was expecting her to outright reject the idea. But that was not her first concern. Her concern was trust. He knew he had to find a way to gain her trust.