This can't go on

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He had been patient enough, but watching Frost carry the whole weight of the world on his shoulders was driving Torin mad. They had to do something, he could no longer allow things to carry on as they had; Frost had promised Torin that his position was only temporary until he was ready to step forwards, and he was more than ready. In fact in his mind he had to, Rory was AWOL and he was loath to let the pack his mother founded not remain within the family; not that Frostbite wasn't doing an amazing job, he was. In fact if Torin got his way the older man would remain in his position, but Torin hoped to lift some of the burden.

He hadn't failed to notice that with Star gone the man seemed driven by sheer willpower alone, and he couldn't help but feel that the older man deserved a chance to find himself again, outside of his duty to the pack. He needed a rest, he needed a chance to find that happiness again.

With a huff the young Adravendi settled onto his haunches and tipped his head back, letting out a call for the Kaliq.