Shadow Mountain We wake up, we move on

When he spoke, she felt confused until she followed his gaze to the borders. She thought about what he said for a moment before turning back to him. I don't have a life to get back to she said in a quiet voice laced with sorrow. It was true. Returning to her old pack wasn't an option, they wouldn't hesitate to kill her - she had betrayed and deserted them. And living a life alone… she wouldn't survive that either. 

Zula watched him with a pained expression in her eyes. You don't have to be alone she said and took a step closer, I'm here - don't turn me away she pleaded. Her voice sounded strange to her, like she wasn't herself. She didn't know why she was saying these things, but the words felt true.