Strangers When We Meet

Azure knocked his paw away, his words a little exasperated and pointed. More like the stubborn boy he remembered. “We found your body. We buried you, both of you. The pack mourned.” And I broke. he didn’t say it, but it was there in his eyes.

“Alive.” He closed his eyes for a long moment, trying to… to… he did not know what. Trying to bring reason to a mind that had never been wholly sane in the first place. When he opened them again, Azure was still there. The Warlord leapt forward, crushing Azure to him before his boy could resist. He was not foolish enough to hold him for long. Just one hard, heartbreaking squeeze, and then he was gone again before Azure could pull him off. Giving the boy space so he did not feel crowded. “Azure…” I love you, I’m sorry. I failed you.
“Where.” he said instead. One word, for it was the only one that mattered.


"Sirius Fatalis"