The Blue Knight

Rhyme travelled back to where his mother lingered in what has been Imperium lands. He was able to tell her of Shaye, and the news brought her great joy. However, she was still recovering from their journey and would not be joining him yet. He hoped there would be enough time left for the two to reunite, even if Shaye had to go to her. 

His pace was quick, he enjoyed the freedom he had won, but did not dally. Shaye was surely waiting for him at this point and he quickly made his way to the border of Abaven. He slowed his pace as he approached the border, wanting to speak with his new alpha before assuming anything. He called out to her, dropping his haunches to the ground and lifting his head to the evening sky. 

As his call echoed over the sound of the not so distant falls he wondered what Shaye might have planned for him. He had every intention of putting his heart and soul into this pack. To protect those within from a fate like he had suffered. He has been unable to spare his mother such atrocities, that guilt would stay with him always. But maybe he would be able to keep the rest of his family from a similar fate.