Neverwinter Forest Billy Jean

@Allure

Shrike had sauntered away from the Caldera with his head spinning. He hadn't had time yet to process the events of the past 48 hours, and still could not believe everything that had happened. His cousin had died- he didn't even know how or why Peregrine had perished, and had no way of knowing now. Not that it mattered- but if questions were asked- and he figured they would be- he would simply have no answer other than that he looked as though he'd died on his own. 

A strong feeling of violation seemed to be stronger than the feeling of loss, though. He felt as though he'd nearly been coerced into something that could have ruined his life...And exactly that had happened- there was no doubting it- but denial and disbelief kept his mind reeling. It was too much to be real, and he kept waiting to wake up from the nightmare. 

By the time he reached Neverwinter Forest he was exhausted. He hadn't slept since Peregrine had died and had left the pack immediately following his altercation with Fox. Could he go back? He doubted it. She likely wouldn't have him back and he wasn't sure he could even bring himself to return. He needed some time away, to think and process so he'd headed straight toward Neverwinter Forest in search of the one wolf he needed to see. 

Sullenly, he called out for her with a hoarse and haggard voice, surprising himself with how bereft he sounded and immediately he felt ashamed. He was weakened by everything, and he knew Allure would see it. But at that moment, she was all he needed, and he prayed silently as he waited that she would understand.