Suspicious of Strangers

N/A · 03-16-2014, 08:31 PM

His eyes had pinched shut. He blocked out the angry and irrational thoughts. Anger in itself was irrational, as there was nothing he could do to help his mate or unborn pups now. They were gone. They'd been gone for nearly five years now. But the pain never faded, as much as he wished it would.

But when Esperanza comforted him with a nudge, the thoughts drained from his mind. The growl cut off and left silence in its absence, as if it were never there. "I'm terribly sorry, my dear. I should never have reacted that way. I have some bad memories of pack life, is all. It has nothing to do with you." The last part was a lie, of course. He did worry about this girl. He worried about her safety, and her happiness. And he should tell her that, shouldn't he?

His bright eyes opened again, looking kindly upon the maiden. "Miss Esperanza, I will not ask about your pack again, if you promise to answer this one question." Hyperion leaned forward and nudged her in return, offering one last smile. It was weaker this time.

"Just tell me that you are happy in your new home, and that you feel safe around the other wolves. That's all I need to know, my lady."

Something told him not to get involved. Something insisted upon it. But he ignored that feeling and spoke anyway. He cared too much to leave it alone now.

Walk.
"Talk."Think.

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