Neverwinter Forest the beach, the way the water felt-

Maybe he wanted to believe it, but right now how could how could he? The world was dark, and that was all he could think of. But I don't know, was his whisper. Why does this have to happen to us? Hadn't they been through enough? Hua didn't know about all of it. He hadn't mentioned his briefly having a brother, or the exact specifics of those who had come and gone, or the details of trespassers and other troubles. Why wasn't the trials they'd been through been enough? Couldn't the world pick on a different pack, a different wolf?

They shouldn't have to. He shook his head and then buried it again in her ruff, his actions counter to what he was saying. Everyone has enough to worry about already, even you. Which was probably why after being kept at arm's length by several people, he did need this. He just didn't want to admit it, because what would he do whenever it was Yuelong went home? I wish you could stay. Mal looked up then, paused a moment before licking Hua's cheek. His actions weren't anxious like hers, but weighted under all that happened. He could say more, but could he actually do so? He was bad at talking. He hoped she could see.