I'm just the homewrecker now

He thought he understood, but he really didn't. Rhyme was determined now not to break his second promise. He didn't want to continue hurting her, he only wished Tana happiness. He'd already brought her pain with his actions and couldn't take it back but he could maybe make things better. He hoped Shaye might come to an easy understanding or help him decide the best way to fix what he'd broken. He didn't want her to do the fixing for him, but getting her ideas might help to create a better arrangement. Having all the pups in one den would more than help him catch up on some lost sleep.

He didn't expect her soft kiss as she walked past him, of course Basil didn't let up his scowl. They didn't say anything else as he escorted her to the maple tree. He lingered at the entrance for a moment longer as she slipped inside. He heard Noir begin to squeak and he felt a relief spread through his chest before loping back in the direction of Shaye's den.