What A Nuisance

Shadow had not even bothered on sleeping. The sound of the rain only made him frustrated that he didn't even bother catching any slumber. However, with a half-lidded eye, Maria had asked him if she could stay with him for a while. Shadow was rather shocked that Maria would even ask a question such as this. It was almost as if she did not witness the death of that other wolf who had threatened to rape her. The dark brute did save her, but it was something that was more instinct than the kindness of his own heart. His crimson eyes would focus on the woman's. Perhaps, some kinship might help break the ice and maybe open him up a bit, but, Shadow only thought that if he were to let Maria in, she would be taken away just like how his friend was, and he had had enough of watching the ones he got close to lose their lives. Almost as if Shadow was laden with a curse upon his body.

The dark male would close his eyes, pondering her question. He was tired of being alone, yes. But, he had gotten use to being alone, it was just something that the man had always had in his life. Absence. Frustration. Just some of these words were sometimes lingering inside the brute's emotions.

"Loneliness is just something that I have gotten use to over the years. The only time that I ever speak or have even had someone to negotiate with, was if there was a serious matter that needed to be attended to, nothing more. You may stay if you wish, but I will not be much fun or much company to you," he would explain, keeping his head on his paws and getting close to sleep due to the wounds taking a toll on him.