Suspicious of Strangers

N/A · 03-17-2014, 01:39 PM

At last, the tired old brute had told his story. Now there was someone to understand his pain and help him through it. But he didn't want to burden anyone either. Conflicting emotions raced through Hyperion's heart as he stared into Esperanza's emerald eyes. She expressed her condolences, of course, it was only polite that she did. But her words grew in sincerity and warmth as she asked the ultimate favor of him. To be a father to her, to offer his presence and guidance when she had pups of her own. Tears brimmed at the corners of his eyes, accompanied by a large grin.

"Miss Esperanza, I would be honored. You truly are like a daughter to me as well, though we've hardly known each other for a day." He felt a rough chuckle move through his throat. They didn't know each other well at all, and yet, it was like he knew her better than any other wolf in his lifetime. Except for Aurora.

He blinked, feeling a cool line of water on his cheek as a single tear escaped. This was a blessing to him. Truly a blessing. "You've no idea how much this means to me, darling. How much you mean to me. Even now." But there was one problem left to face.

"I hope you understand my concern, Esperanza. I still do not feel comfortable thinking of you in that dreaded Glaciem pack. You may have friends there, but you have a friend in me also, and I want you to know that you can trust me. Are you sure you want to return to that frightening place?" It may have been unfair of him to use such harmful adjectives. Dreaded. Frightening. But how had this pretty ray of sunshine found such a depressing darkness to call home?

"If you must return, I hope you will allow me to escort you. I need to see that you are well, my lady. Please." He brushed the side of his massive body lightly against hers. "It would give this old brute some peace of mind. What do you say?"
Walk.
"Talk."Think.

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