Never Meant To Hurt You

Haiku sobbed into the woman's fur and she continued to hold him close, stroking the back of his head and murmuring soothing things. The sprinkling rain began to come down harder, soaking them both, but still she held him. He asked her to stay and she gave him a squeeze. Turning her attention to Bishop where he took shelter against the rain, Bowen nodded and the raven took to the skies, back towards the Hallows to let her brother know that she would be back later than planned.

"I'll stay with you," she promised, curling protectively over the man's crown as he mourned the loss of his father. Bowen tried to keep the rain from his face, bit it didn't matter. By the time they were able to move, both would be thoroughly soaked. She didn't care. Already she'd done so much damage to the man. Until she left, Bowen would be whatever he needed her to be. Rain shield, friend, lover, caregiver. Whatever he needed.

"Bowen & Haiku"