Silvertip Mountain Don't sink

It wasn't long before he was no longer alone. Ezekiel's scent preceded his voice, but Steady made no move to lift his head from his forelegs. He didn't mind his friend being close, and gave no indication that he shouldn't be. Krypton left, he said softly, the sadness evident in his voice. She was just going to leave, without a word to anyone.

That was the part he just couldn't wrap his head around. She was so loyal, and such a great friend and pack mate. After everything, how could she think it would hurt less if she vanished without an explanation? If she had come to him, explained what was going on, he would have understood. Instead, he had been blindsided and shocked. He knew his reaction hadn't been supportive, but somewhere deep down, he was. He understood family and the need to check up on them, but what about this family? They deserved more than just a silent departure.