Drowning in a Pool of Regret

She was weak, stumbling and struggling as he hauled her along. He didn't know where Vi was or how long it would take her to get there but his mind didn't stray from the tree line and the stream he had crossed not far beyond it to get her. He didn't slow or waiver even as her stiff legged march faltered and she slumped against his grip. He half dragged her the rest of that way before finally allowing her to slump to the ground in front of the stream. It cut easily through the trees and the grass was a nice change from the grass. He leaned down, attempting to nose her legs into a more natural position so she would be more comfortable if she couldn't do it on her own. He had put her close enough to the creak that she could roll her head over to the edge and drink if she had the energy. "Drink Secret, slowly but you need it." he said softly as he stepped over her and sat behind her so she could lean against his considerable mass. He leaned down and began to groom her neck slowly, trying to work the matts and burrs out of her coat. "What did you get yourself into..." he whispered softly, frowning as he paused and lay down beside him. He didn't want to leave her here, so far away from anyone who could protect her.

Then again apparently he was the only one who could protect her. He had left her in Tortuga for a few weeks under Kaiens protection and look what had happened. Kaios had force bred her and then claimed her as his mate before running off with his second mate. And then to top it all off Secret had seemingly decided to starve herself to be rid of this child. Or maybe she had taken the herbs after all and poisoned herself, he didn't know and part of him didn't want to ask what she had done to herself. He sighed and leaned over to continue grooming her. If she didn't drink he would splash water on her in hopes that some would trickle down into her mouth but he didn't even want to leave her long enough to go hunting for her. He would have to wait for Vi to show up.

Speech!

ooc:I'll post with Vi after this and she and Secret can chill :)