Even if it Breaks your Heart

Well, she certainly looked sorry. The Crimson Archangel listened silently as she explained herself, that cool, neutral, disappointed mask of an expression unwavering on his face. While he certainly could understand the reasoning for leaving, what he did not understand was her lack of notification. And even she seemed to have none.

He was silent after she finished speaking. Silent for a very long several heart beats as he let her think on what she’d said. Then his voice thundered softly. “And did you not think to tell one of us? We could have sent someone with you to search. Someone who could have helped you hunt to feed yourselves. I understand a sibling’s love will drive one to act without thinking, but did you never once stop to think what could happen to you if you were injured badly? Or the fact that if you did find Dagger, and he was in dire need of a healer, that you wouldn’t know enough to help him?”

His voice lowered even further. “I will give you one last chance. But it will be as a Punished member. And if you slack off, even once more, or half more, or if you vanish, you will not be welcome in Celestial. You are my family, but I am also your alpha. And as I said before, I cannot be lenient just because you’re my family. And from what mother once told me of your father, he would approve of this movement.” Caerul had been a high ranking member of Valhalla under Erani’s rule. He would know perfectly well the repercussions of not following a pack’s rules, and of not making a true effort.

He continued, tone level and unyielding. "Your punishment will be thus; you are not allowed to leave the territory. And you will work hard to redeem yourself. Your rise through the ranks will not be as easy as it might have been when you first joined us, and you will be watched very closely. You wanted the rank of Master Hunter, and thus, you will ensure that you are in every pack hunt, and that you ensure the children of the pack are fed. And you make sure you are prompt in your attendance to every pack event."

He fell silent, fathomless sapphires locked on her face as he waited for her to acknowledge his words.