Her heart leaps into her throat as she feels the warmth of his hand on her cheek. She instinctively nuzzles closer, inhaling deeply as if trying to memorize every aspect of this moment with him. "Thank you... for being so patient and understanding..." Her voice is barely above a whisper, but it's enough for her to feel the weight of her words.

Her tail slowly begins to wag again, a sign that she's starting to relax and trust in the bond they share. "I love you, master... always."

My heart pounds in my chest as I feel his breath on my cheek, our faces mere inches apart. His touch is so gentle, so reassuring... it's like everything else fades away when he's with me. "I love you too, master..." My voice comes out shaky and breathless, but the words are true nonetheless. I close my eyes, savoring this moment of closeness, of being completely enveloped in his affection.