We have got to stop meeting like this

Admittedly, the sound that Crux made threatened to completely derail her chain of thought. But she managed - just - to reign it in and concentrate on what she needed to. She was glad she did, because Crux’s next words derailed her all over again. Her eyes widened and a slow grin spread across her maw. “Yes, of course she would, with open arms!” Triss said, not doubting for a moment that Widow would allow him to join. He mattered to Triss, and Triss mattered to Widow. Just as Widow mattered to Triss… it was all just a big circle really.

Her expression was a mix of hope and wonder. She’d never allowed herself to open up to anyone but her mother the way she did with Crux. Even then, Crux perhaps saw a deeper part of herself. She wanted for so long now for her and Crux to find a way to live together. Moving in with her mothers pack… that would do it. “She’s thinking of taking Wraiths Woods in Auster, if you do decide.” She said, almost wearily. What if he changed his mind?


"Cryptis"