Here again

the longer they sit with this decision, the more settled they feel. this could be just the thing they need, a change of scenery and some time away from the people who’ve hurt them. who…they’ve hurt. they push the thought away with a shake of their head and try to imagine what they’ll say to Bas, how he might take the news. would he feel angry? abandoned? they hope not; the last thing they want is to worsen the sting of Hazel’s loss. it would be temporary, just some time away to sort their shit out. who knows, with any luck, they’ll come back a stronger asset for their pack. Spider shoots Strai a soft smile, hoping to convey their gratitude. “thank you. and…i appreciate this. truly.”

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