Stone Circle Back again...

He could feel the excitement radiate from her, and he hated to squash that, but he knew they would both be better outside the pack lands. He would expect the same from his family, and therefore felt the need to uphold it. I know you didn't mean to, he said with a soft smile. He was aware of her injury, and of her character, and he couldn't imagine her willingly walking into a claimed territory. 

He was glad she relaxed when they reached the borders, and his own tail wagged. She seemed excited to see him, and Steady was her, too, but the past seemed to come out of nowhere, and simply wouldn't leave. She said she was just wondering, and for some reason, that got to him. I'm glad you seem well, he said. And he did. But... why did you leave? I stuck my neck out for you with Zaria, and then you disappeared. His voice was soft, not really accusing, but the hurt was there. Maybe he wasn't giving her the benefit of the doubt. Maybe she didn't have a choice.