Larksong Grotto Gucci

Of course, the question Reek posed felt (and was) utterly redundant, however, he felt he needed to preface what he wanted to say with something instead of dropping the full brunt of it on Jhala without warning. His lips pull back briefly in a tight smile, but Reek's eyes trailed sadly downward. He bit his lip and said, "I can't do this alone Jhala." The moment the words passed his lips, it felt as if a weight had been lifted from his chest. With Tavi gone, Reek didn't want to lead the pack on his own. In fact, he had never done it on his own ever -- not even in the Maplewood -- nor did he feel himself capable now, especially in his current condition: broken, battered, and emotionally bruised.

"I'd like you to be my beta," he continued. "I mean— I trust you more than anyone else here." She was the obvious choice, he felt. "With Tavi gone, I can't be around for everyone all the time. I need someone to help pick up the slack she left, and I really want it to be you." The decision was up to her entirely, and Reek didn't wish to shove any unwanted responsibility down her throat, but he felt there was no one else worthy of the task.