Silverlight Terrace Don't hold your breath

It wasn't so much the fear of being a loner, but the fear of alienation from her pack in a way that would be irreparable. Away from her family forever. But, she also had to consider, what was she truly missing? Her mother's protection? Judgment? Did they even love her at all?

"You would go with me?" she asked, ears angling toward him. She was a bit surprised, if she was being honest. Not just because they'd only met twice now, but because she hadn't ever thought she might have someone to go with if she were to leave. That made it... less terrifying.