Silver Creek keep watch; take heart

His indignation still burned, despite his brother's softening gaze – Casmir’s reaction had shook him – his ebony twin feeling the urgency to chastise him like he was a child. How the hell did Casmir know? And as far as Constantine was concerned – he had not thrown her out. She had been asked to leave, and to ensure she was fine, Constantine had gone with her.. and then she had left him behind without a word.
 
He studied his brother, feeling his own form remain stiff – never before had the brothers fought like this, and Constantine was now determined to make this visit as short as he could. Screw Casmir.
 
“Dad’s dead,” he offered flatly, not trying to deflect the situation from the poor girl who had happened upon them. “Dad’s dead, Eilidh won't talk to anyone, Aria feels like a stand in, and Deirdre isn’t helping the situation.” He paused then, giving his head a quick shake. “Did you know some band of wolves claimed the bay right at our doorstep? Deirdre encouraged them too – she made an alliance for Donnelaith with them, and didn’t bother to even tell Aria or Osprey. Now we have to go meet them – and hope to hell they aren’t trying to play upon her innocence and trust in absolutely anything that moves.” He snorted then, taking a pace back. What was the point in telling Casmir this? “Do you know how Aria found out? One of their wolves called us at the borders and expected us to escort her through to her home as a short cut – this was after I told Deirdre she needed to tell our leaders what was happening. She hadn’t even bothered.” He sighed then, his eyes casting more clearly upon his brother. “And now there’s Rowan.” Finished with his tirade, he wanted to sink further down in to himself – but he would not be stopping here. He needed to get home – because apparently, informing Casmir about what had happened had been a fruitless point.. and somehow the other Mayfair had come to his own thoughts and conclusion.

Emboldened by youth, and because he felt as if his brother was now using him as a doormat, he could not help but add bitterly. “Thanks for the vote of confidence, by the way, Casmir.”