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Reek was despondent. Not only had he lost the Glade, but he had lost his son -- his poor, dysfunctional son who was likely to befall an ill fate without proper supervision. Like Jhala, he had spent many sleepless nights looking for Tapat, and the Glade suffered in his absence. The others had all left, leaving nothing but an empty space. There was no longer a home to fight for, but Reek would not give up easily on his family. He would not falter and fold.

They broke away with their remaining son in tow, leaving their home behind forever to search for the lost boy. All seemed lost, but after many days of searching, when Jhala picked up the faint scent of their son on the wind, hope was rekindled in Reek's heart. They came upon a pack, and Reek could only hope that Tapat had found refuge there. He also wondered briefly if it was wise for the rest of his family to do the same. It was hard for Reek to wrestle with the idea of giving control away to another wolf, especially after leading for so long, but he knew he could cast his ego aside for his family's sake.

His eye's caught Jhala's, and he tried to reassure her with a glance, but he could not help a fresh wave of guilt rise in his chest. What sort of father had he been to let his son wander?

When the pack's leader came, she spoke to the family as if they were long lost friends. Her kindness was so unexpected that it was almost jarring, but then Reek remembered that this was likely the pack that Dagfinn's sister belonged to. She immediately confirmed that their son was among them (and her relationship to Dagfinn), and Reek's face flushed with relief. He nearly wept on the spot.

"You are so kind," he spoke with gratitude. He wished to see the boy -- to know that she was speaking truth. Though, he knew she had no reason to lie. "Thank you for keeping our son safe. He wouldn't --" Reek's voice cracked and he shook his head. "He wouldn't make it on his own." That was simply fact.

And then, the stranger mentioned home. The same home that Reek and family had just left behind. It pained Reek to say it, but he then muttered, "This is all that's left of the Glade." Reek cast his gaze across the rest of his family: Jhala and Astik.