Whitebark Stream I feel fine

despite the merriment of the rest of the gang, lanawyn's mood was decidedly sour.  it wasn't because they hadn't found a home, it wasn't because of the cold.. it was becuase she felt left out.

everyone was falling in love left in right with everyone — except for her.  she was, admittedly, used to being doted on and a heat crept from her stomach and into her cheeks any time she met the eyes of a packmate.

alarian had made it clear that lennon and korei were his lovers, and yet it seemed as if the girl with seaglass eyes was interested in him, too.  and then her niece was interested in that girl.

figures.

perhaps, she thinks, she deserves to feel like this, and with a forlorn glance at those who trailed behind she bent her head to the river and drank.