The area around them was quiet enough that if he held his own breath he could hear the gentle inhale and exhale of Hecate's breaths. She was following his instruction, and he had no doubt that if he himself were not in this state she would have never been able to follow him. What had happened to this poor girl that she would be scared to even talk to her own pack mates with out fear of retaliation. Maybe someday he could ask her, but for now that was obviously the last memories she should have on her mind. Once she trusted him, and was stronger then he would hope to delve into the secrets of her mind.
He'd feel a surge of pride as she admitted that she was ready to relax, the way she said it was calm and steady. He'd feel his own shoulders relax as he exhaled, not realizing he'd been holding his breath so long. "Good, continue to breathe in and out." He would repeat himself a few times, getting himself back into the rhythm before continuing. "Rid your mind of any thought, focus on your breathing and nothing else." She needed to quiet herself internally, and he would join her, form immobile eyes shut lightly and breathing steady.
"Speech"
