Silverlight Terrace Don't hold your breath

As much of a mistake this might end up being, Almight was... convincing, and Mintaka was certainly not capable of thinking too far into the future. Sure, she might never see her mother again - might be killed if she came back, even - but this entrapment and tight hold that Hydra had on her was stifling, and she felt like she needed to go. After all, their pack was overcrowded, and she might have to leave anyway in a few months, when more puppies were born. Why not just expidite that process herself?

It was better than getting kicked out. 

"I want to go," she murmured quietly, lowering her head and taking a deep breath. "I don't want to stay here anymore. But I can't leave tonight - could you give me a few days?" the girl implored, looking up at the boy. "I'll go with you."