Phantom Hollow Lose Your Head

It was unfortunate that he couldn't promise her there wouldn't be any further attacks. She'd have liked the reassurance, even if it came from him and even if she didn't quite believe it all the way. The best he had to offer was the suggestion of staying away from him. Just like I've been telling myself, Mitanni thought, afraid that she was again ignoring that little sense of warning and leading herself into a new trap. Maybe she really shouldn't have come here...

The inflection he put on his statement, combined with his movements to rise again to his paws, made the little wolf shrink back instinctively, just barely stopping herself from darting further away as if he intended to make her leave instead. But he didn't come after her. He didn't even look at her but instead turned to look back at the far corner of his den, and she suspected he would retreat to it to continue waiting out his confinement. How long will he be here? Will he be let free into the pack, or will they make him leave? All questions better suited for Malice, and for that Mitanni kept them to herself.

Judas' voice addressed her again, reiterating his apology. She swallowed nervously as she considered his words and whatever honesty they'd been spoken with. Could he be trusted? Could his apology really be sincere? "I can't forgive you, Judas," Mitanni answered honestly, pausing for a few seconds before adding, "I can't. Not yet." She wasn't entirely sure if she could in the future either, but there were too many unknowns in that direction to make any predictions with certainty. For now, this would have to do.