Heart made of glass, my mind of stone Tear me to pieces, skin to bone
The girl had gotten so caught up in her rapidly developing friendship with Indigo that she’d forgotten it had started with nothing more than an offer of a meal and a warm nap. For the briefest moment, she worried that’s all it would be, but she remembered his promise to never leave her behind, and the end of his explanation to Resin reaffirmed that. Of course, none of that would mean very much if Resin turned her away. An alpha’s word always trumped any promises that were made.
She held her breath, feeling a bit more hopeful as the scarred woman’s gaze fell on her. It seemed staying the night would be free, but staying permanently came with expectations, which didn’t come as a surprise. If there was one thing her mother had successfully instilled in the small girl, it was a desire to earn her place. She wanted to prove herself useful, and she nodded eagerly. "I’d like to stay. I used to help the healers in my old pack with gathering herbs and things. I promise I’ll work hard and learn more." She hoped her limited knowledge would be enough to start with, but she was determined to show them that she was worth keeping around.
