Ravensblood Forest till i’m blind & hiding in the lion’s mouth

And that was that. She seemed to understand and Dragomir felt better knowing she wouldn't insist on accompanying him. He paused when she offered to let him accompany her and sighed under his breath. The poor woman no doubt just wanted the company of her family, but he just wasn't in the mood. Perhaps she could take Isilmë, but Dragomir was willing to bet she was just as upset with their parents as he was. He shook his head firmly.

I need time alone righ' now, he clarified before setting off into the forest. He would meet up with them again later, or they would surely find him if it was urgent. Without the panic of being left behind to dull his sensibilities, he would definitely remember to track them, so wandering off from them wasn't such a concern. At least it was on his terms.