*Nadia smiled as she ran her small hands through the big wolf's luxurious silver coat. She nuzzled her face into Fenrir's coat breathing in his woodsy scent. Fenrir woofed softly his tail wagging, great gusts of wind blew down the valley as a result. He smelled of pine and fresh mountain air with an underlying hint of copper. Blood.*(photo prompt)

Everyone knew the prophesy, the giant wolf had been chained to prevent him from killing Odin.

Despite the fact that Fenrir had been a loyal and respected member of the house of Asgard for centuries. His only crimes the occasional broken vase knocked over by the overzealous pup as he bounded down the halls. The Gods had foretold of Odin's death and nothing Nadia said would sway them from their plan of action. They had tricked the great wolf into submitting to "feats of strength" and the good natured pup had submitted. Again and again he allowed the Gods to place great chains about his neck, each time he effortlessly snapped them. Until the Gods had commissioned a special chain from the bowels of the mountains. The dwarves had forged a dainty chain no heavier than a butterfly's kiss. It was a work of art, many of the Goddesses had gushed over the fine scrollwork that adorned the chain. Nadia herself had admired the beautiful workmanship. They had brought the chain before the silver wolf and the good natured monster had submitted, yet again to his masters wishes. The chain was looped about his neck and then tightened. The great wolf had strained and strained his great muscles bunching and his tounge lolling from his mouth as he panted. The chain had held firm. The Gods had chained him away from Asgard and everyone he knew. It was for Odins sake, they reasoned.

It had been so long ago, she was only a child then. But she could remember all the times the wolf had let her ride upon his back and how he had licked her scrapes when she had fallen from the persimmon tree. How he had nuzzled away her tears when Loki had played his tricks upon her, embarrassing her in front of the royal court.

Now she came to the desolate mountains to visit the great beast and nurse her shattered heart. "How have things unraveled so?" She moaned into his silken coat.