Helotes was finally venturing out. He had been too angry, too ashamed to do much of that before. He was a failure, nearly a traitor to the clan because of his actions, or rather, his non-actions. The war was over, and he had barely raised a finger in military support of Inferni. What was he? He was certainly not a Hydra. But he was to be a father, and he had chosen to put that priority over the well-being of the clan. Surely, that decision would have its consequences; he was sure that now that the fighting was over, Ezekiel would come wanting answers, answers that would not please the Aquila.
The dark Lykoi felt small, and so, for the first time in a very, very long time, he had taken on his smallest form, and moved quickly out of the mansion in Lupus. The world outside was bright, warm and inviting and despite his mood the male closed his eyes and just breathed for a moment. It smelt wonderful, the and tension that had been in the air before was gone. All in all, the world suddenly became beautiful; he was alive, his mate was healthy and very pregnant, and soon he would be a dad. With his mood renewed, he set out at a brisk pace.
His plan had originally been to scout the borders, a menial task that would take his mind off things, but as he walked a familiar scent came to his nose. Vesper! He had not spoken to her since he had asked for Zana’s hand, and it would be good to catch up with her. He and Centurion had an unspoken bond of friendship that went beyond the call of duty, so he knew she would not judge him for his laxity during the conflict. The Lykoi followed his nose right to her.
The maid was napping in the sunlight, her shadowy companion perched on her back like a freakish blot of night. He gave the crow a sneering look but said nothing, instead, choosing to lay down beside her. His umber eyes slid over to her, and he wondered what she was dreaming. Probably about a pretty girl; funny how the two of them seemed to share dreams that way.
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