Headed for a New Land

He was already looking her way when they were finally face to face, the two silver tarnished wolves found each other’s differing gazes. Lil felt a little better as he peered at her with curiosity as opposed to aggression, but either outcome had been possible. Maybe she should have been more cautious, but there was a part of her that wanted to prove she could take care of herself. Maybe she was skirting with danger too much, but the boy seemed friendly. He returned her greeting, his voice was much deeper and not strained at all compared to Lillith’s.

She was still a little nervous, but her exhaustion far outweighed any trace of that fact. The boy looked her over for a moment, no doubt taking in whatever information he could by sight and scent alone. Again she wondered if she should have just left him alone, she was tired and awkward at best right now, exhausted and afraid at worst. Still, despite everything she really needed to find what she had come here for, she found herself easily distracted by the stranger. He didn’t stop at his simple greeting, she wasn’t hiding her quick breaths very well, he called her out gently.

Lilith looked away ashamedly for just a moment before gaining control of her emotions. She returned her ruby eyes to his dark features, he wore a smile and his good nature easily shone through. Lil tried to replicate his grin, but she wasn’t entirely convincing. ”Well,” she started weakly. ”No.” She admitted honestly, again averting her gaze from him, and finding it odd how honest she was being with a boy she didn’t even know the name of. Beyond that she tried to ignore the question, she wasn’t breathing hard, not at all. The thought crossed her mind as she finally couldn’t take the short breath and sucked in the air like she was dying for oxygen.

”I’m Lillith,” a distraction mostly, but she was trying to be polite. ”I’m from the Hallows.” She added, since he looked so curious and what she was looking for was right behind him. ”I’m out looking for a few herbs.” She gestured towards the Valerian behind him.


Lillith Adravendi