Things were begging to fall into a familiar rhythm. Jaden spent most of this time around the Exultare den guarding it, marking the land around them, playing with the pups, training on occasion, and crafting a new bow. It was enough to keep him occupied. There was so much to think about too. The woman who he’d willingly given his time and full attention to had given a heavy proposal. He wasn’t even sure where they would start such an undertaking. His mind wandered to it often.
His thoughts were found in this foreign territory again as he set off to patrol their small territory. It will be interesting to be a leader again. The act was never something he would attempt to do by himself. Why would he? The last pack he was supposed to lead very nearly killed him. No, without X’yrin’s influence, without her presence to give him strength and resolve, he had no reason and no wish to lead. The woman held a special place within his heart and he didn’t know if he could stand to leave her again.
It is also why he worried for her. She had lost a lot in the recent months and he didn’t know if he alone was enough of a find to make her happy again. She seemed like she hid her emotions from him and the pups so he couldn’t rightfully tell exactly how badly she hurt. He continued to think about her as he walked slowly along the small stretch of claimed land.
Jaden does. Jaden speaks. Jaden thinks.
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