Phoenix Maplewood Shadows

She spoke and his heart sank deep in his chest.  He never forgot a voice.  Weak as it had been, the puzzle pieces finally fell into place and Reek let out an exasperated sigh for not recognizing in ex-mate in the first place. Apart from the sound of raindrops colliding with the fallen leaves, a long silence followed in recognition's wake.  It was a while before words came, and Reek was barely able to mumble a hardly audible, "Wyn?"

And at that moment, something broke within Reek's spirit.  He held his body low and his ears splayed to the side.  He wanted to ask, what happened to you, but he already knew the answer: him.  A rare wave a guilt swept over Reek. "I'm so sorry," he whispered.  However, apologies would never absolve Reek of his sins.  His adultery— how he handled the split... blanketing statements wouldn't be of service.

"Let me help you," he nearly begged. "Can you walk?"  She needed to be washed in the creek, getting her there alone would be a nightmare.  He tipped his head back and howled for his current mate, @Saena. While, he needed her to lend a hand, he howled partly to alert her as to what was going on at the border. There would be no secrets.