Big Salmon Lake Shadows in the Woods

"This is your decision, whether you want to stay with me or leave, Hrafn."

Drotch, Drotch, Drotch. So her leader had chosen what she had previously suspected. He was going to say no. She did not see him as being a follower, any way, so Raven understood.She was curious as to why he rejected the offer...he and her both knew that there was safety in numbers, but he was overly capable of taking care of himself . Not only that, Raven still owed him. Not only did she owe him her life, but she owed him her loyalty. And she could not do that apart from him. That was his no. And as predicted...

"No, I will not be joining however Raven's decision is her own. What she says now will be her final decision." 

Exactly. And she knew with his no, hers would also have to be a no. She had made a promise to herself. And to him. And Raven knew deep in her heart that she would have to stay because of this. Not only does she look up to her alpha...there was a certain strange feeling in her for him. Again, she knew not what it was..but it was there. And it grew everyday that spent with him.

"Well Raven, what is your decision?"

Both pairs of lupine eyes lay upon her.
And now she had to decide.
And as much as she wished to be a part of the pack...she knew without thinking who she would choose. Nodding, she stood close enough to Syver for her left flank to lightly tough his right one.

"I apologise, Meldresi...but I choose to stay with my Jarl. Perhaps one day, we may meet again, and rejoice in the reunion. "