Trapped in the snare

Watching Spider settle in across from him was oddly familiar, and he found that comforting as well. He didn’t want to meet Spiders eye when he told them about Bylgja, so he didn’t. Her loss felt like a personal failing. Proof that he wasn’t the wolf who could build lasting bonds.

He agreed with Spider's sentiment - Delphi was strong, and wicked smart and he knew she was a good choice for the position, even if her own personal struggles made it a bad time for it to happen. He frowned at Spider when they spoke of his strengths. “I wouldn’t risk my neck for anyone outside of you and Delphi. I don’t like people.” He pointed out a little dryly. Spider and Delphi had figured out the labyrinth of his heart somehow. He didn’t expect anyone else to solve the puzzle. “People are going to come to me with their problems.” He shook his head, it was insane. He was barely a functional member of the pack. “I love Delphi, and I want to support her, but this is… this is so far out of my depths, Spider. She’d be better with someone like you at her side. Someone who really understands people.” He vented

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