Duck Lake spare me from this limbo

He wished he could be divided in two, so that he could simultaneously live with both his companion and his lover. It crossed his mind how wonderful it would be if all of them could make their home together, but he believed that was as unlikely a scenario as the former. He had to choose, as much as it pained him to do so, and as difficult a task of it was.

She beckoned him to follow her, and he followed, just as he had promised to do. He pressed himself close to her, their pelts brushing, for he needed the contact, the comfort of her presence. He had more to say but the words were lost in his struggle. Not only did he wish to tell her he had found a lover in Lasher, but he wished to ask her how she planned to make her exit from the plateau. It worried him, for he worried for the feelings of the dark beta, who would be losing one, possibly two of his packmates. Furthermore, would he resent Luke for not having told him who he had agreed to follow?

He shook his head and drew a deep breath. For now, he focused on the moment as Harlyn sought to find her claim. "If you find the place you're looking for, are you ready to take it?" He looked to her, his expression soft. He had waited so long that he could not deny the threads of doubt that had been woven in his heart.