Stavanger Bay To err is human; to forgive, divine.

Beric didn't have the doubts Claire did about loving her. Did he? No. But, his affection could grow, if she gave him the chance. That chance, however, is what he did doubt. He didn't like her outlook on life, either. Mother nature was not kind or fair. She did what she wanted, to who she wanted, without thought as to their character. It was just how the world worked, and he felt Claire needed to understand that if she was ever going to survive. Stuff happened, but generally wolves moved on with their lives, despite bad shortcomings.

Her question surprised him, and his expression conveyed that, the skin above his eyes shooting upwards. He thought a moment before answering. You have to figure that out for yourself. There are going to be good things and bad about any potential pack. You just have to find the one where the good outweighs the bad, he replied. Ragnar, for example, is a stern and sometimes unforgiving leader. However, he will protect his pack down to his last breath. He liked that in his leaders. You should meet Julooke, he added. She's outgoing, playful, and I think you would like her. Claire really needed someone to bond with, even if it wasn't going to be Beric himself.