Promises are all that drive us

Her statement is ignored, her father turning to get the sword and sheath it. It hurts that he won’t talk about it, about what her leaving is doing to him and the family. His words pull a sigh from the pup and Andy shakes her head in the negative saying, “I’m not hungry dad. And Briar got us breakfast, we’re okay.” Food wasn’t as appealing these days and Andy would fight to choke down her meals so that the adults wouldn’t worry. But the prospect of a snack has her stomach flipflopping.


She diverts her eyes to her paws, shuffling before softly saying, “Why don’t you talk about her dad? She left us too.” Pale blue gaze flicks up, catching the older wolf’s eyes with a sudden piercing intensity, as Andy almost dares him to ignore her question about Zee. Truthfully, she doesn’t know what hurts more, her mother’s departure or her father’s unwillingness to talk about it. However, Briar’s words swirl in her head and the anger that had been building fizzles out.

A sigh rolls past her lavender lips and she shakes her head saying, “Never mind. I understand.” Truly, she does but it still hurts. Looking to him once more, Andy offers, “I heard there is a predator stalking the garden nearby. Want to go chase it away with me?” It is her attempt at an olive branch, a chance for both of them to let out the hurt that dwells inside. Andy offers her father a gentle smile, hoping that he takes her up on the offer.


"Andromeda Fatalis"