A heart spent

Abaven was alight with the sounds of vibrant youth, the joy of tiny pups was palpable. However, a cloud hung heavily as well and blocked out much of the joy that should have been had. Rhyme knew better than most how heavily Shaye was hit with her sister’s early death. The slate alpha tried to walk off some of the negative energy, trying to spend equal amounts of time inside Abaven as out, looking for his daughter. He mourned his cousin’s passing, but he had little time to grieve.

He didn’t miss Shaye’s sobs as his tall form passed through, but his heart broke at the sound. Dark ears fell to his skull, this time last year he’d allowed himself to go too far with his beloved co alpha. So much could happen in a year.

Slowly Rhyme made his way beside her, though he didn’t often get so close he couldn’t help but try to hold her tightly to his chest and offer his shoulder for her to cry on. He nuzzled into her dark fur, he knew first hand the pain she felt losing one so loved. ”Shaye,” he whispered her name softly and supportively, knowing no words would be able to help alleviate the hurt.