Kiara felt so tired, so frustrated. Her son was alive and with Amy, but she couldn't do anything about it. She had to stay in New Dawn to take care of Lucia. Even though Lucia sometimes referred to Tharin as her father, in reality Kiara and Lucia only had each other. The pack was great, but it wasn't quite family. There were still many members who were unfamiliar to Kiara and she was too busy brooding to introduce herself properly.
The scarred mother had spent most of the morning pacing back and forth restlessly as Lucia chased after her mother's tail. Kiara had managed to keep the worst details away from her daughter, although she was sure that Lucia had at least an idea of what was going on. Kiara sighed and turned her head slightly so that she could see the mixed pup play. Lucia had grown so big in the past four months, so much so that Kiara wondered where her infant had gone off too. A sad smile crossed her lips and she turned to quietly say goodbye to Lucia. Kiara needed to get away and think, even if it was only for an hour or two.
Kiara wandered aimlessly, for how long though she couldn't say. Her mind was wrapped up in the discovery of Kohaku, of her upcoming shifting date. Hate, sorrow, fear, and the overwhelming feeling of helplessness made the arctic mother's heart ache. Soft chords brought Kiara out of her stupor and she stopped as her ears twisted to listen. Without any thought, Kiara sought the music out. The gentle rhythm and pleasant voice drew her in. Moment's later, the arctic wolf stood at the edge of a meadow and watched from afar as a familiar form played the guitar while he perched on a rock.
Ookmai, one of Kiara's former and apparently current pack mates. They had both been part of Ichika together for a short time and Kiara recognized his unforgettable form. The golden giant towered over many luperci and dwarfed the non-shifter. Even so, Kiara didn't approach. She stood at the edge of the meadow, listening with ears pressed forward and not wishing to disturb the male.
Table by: Cait
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