Broken Antler Fen You fear only fear itself

He sat, and Aviana mimicked him, a soft smile on her maw. His mere presence was enough to lift her spirits, and it was the one solid thing that kept her from leaving this place. She had never dreamed of joining another pack, and probably would have lived out her life as a loner had they not chanced upon each other.

Her smile quickly vanished, and her eyes dropped to the ground as he asked softly if she would tell. She wondered if anyone else even knew, but she doubted it. She didn't think her Uncle would go around blabbing that kind of thing. No one would have followed him after that, at least she thought not. She had always confided in her brother, but this was something she had kept hidden so deep inside, and she just didn't know if she could voice it. Could you tell yours first? she asked softly. Maybe hearing his could give words to her own.