roller coaster

She saw little of Rhyme these days. She spent her days teaching Theory, or looking after Vail’s children. It broke her heart anew every time she saw them, but she pushed through it. She had to be there for them, she had to.

Catching a whiff of Rhyme, the Alpha began to head towards him. She was feeling her age these days, and she felt as though she creaked when she walked. Had she told Rhyme about the slavers that had cropped up? She didn’t think she had had a chance yet. Had he caught any whiff of their little girl out there? He had not said. She came to a stop before him, offering him a tired smile, and took a seat, wordless as she simply felt his presence beside her.