Safe & Sound

Paw slowly traces the lip of the cup she is using as Haydée gazes at the bitter tea, her feelings expressed and sentiment voices about the raid. Eltrys has become dear to her and the thought of him having to face challenges like she had to when she was alpha… well, no one should have to walk that road alone. His voice is distant, tinged with disappoint and a soft, sad sigh falls from her lips. The small woman hates to disappoint anyone but the thought of frustrating him sends pangs of guilt resounding through her gut.

Emerald eyes lift, gaze hard with resolve, she calmly says, “As long as I breathe, I will never miss a call like that.” She watches as his icy gaze traces over her den until it finally comes to land on her and she takes a sip of the bitter tea before offering him a gentle smile. His voice upticks with hope as he asks her if she means it and her paw stops the idle tracing of the rim as she meets his gaze, love overflowing from her green eyes as she gently says, “Eltrys, through everything, you never once gave up on me.”

Small paws set aside her cup and she lifts her petite form from the plush furs to wobbly close the distance between them. Determination keeps her moving forward as a soft, warm smile fills her lips. Coming to a stop in front of him, voice filled with affection, Haydée says, “I love you, Eltrys. I am so grateful that you have always seemed to find me when I lost myself and helped to build me up when I wasn’t strong enough. You are an amazing man and I would like walk with you on whatever path the future holds… together.”

Breath hitches as she waits, heart thundering painfully against her ribs as her stomach does flip-flops, waiting, hoping, wishing to hear those four little words from him. I love you too. Hope blooms like a midnight flower in her emerald gaze.


"Haydée Kedieo"