take a breath before the storm

Rhyme raced over the dangerous lands, he gave little care to the mortal danger he put himself in, there was only one goal in mind. Imperia returned to the island, with the news he felt like he’d been waiting seasons for. Motif was found. The once alpha hadn’t made any hesitation about leaving, with a quick word to Shaye and Theory he was gone.

He wasn’t completely sure about what the raven mentioned about Poem though. His elder daughter was not with the younger but Motif was free and headed this direction. He had to find her. Imperia and Solitude both were in the sky, doing their best to keep from the clouds of ash and smoke as well as the biting cold wind. Winter would be over soon, his family would be complete again. All would be right in the world.

His heart soared with hope as his breath came in deep gasps and his body was pushed to its limits. Rhyme knew he had to save some energy for the return journey but he didn’t know what kind of state Motif would be in. He wouldn't be forced to run quite so fast. ”Motif!” He called out loudly into the dull sky as he reached the western side of the continent. He just hoped he hadn’t missed crossing paths with her.