beautiful creatures

She explained how Winter had been her mother’s companion, and had stuck close to her after her mother’s death. Perhaps that was why she was so skittish, latching onto the idea that her mother had passed, perhaps recently. “Where I come from companions are part of an ancient bonding tradition for alphas and heirs apparent… I’ve never seen a wolf with one that hasn’t been through the ritual.” She explained her perspective on the situation with a soft smile.

She’d noticed the girl seemed to relax a little more, the stuttering almost gone. It brought Rhae some peace of mind to know the girl was warming up to her. Carlys landed on the ground next to Rhae as the raven Winter landed on Motif’s shoulder. She was much larger than Car was, but Car wasn’t intimidated. Rhae bowed her head. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Winter.” She’d always show a companion she same respect she showed a wolf it travelled with.