Heron Lake Plateau Sick Like [M]e

When their eyes met, Vorilye did not look away. His pulse raced, but he would show no outward signs of fear. She knew - it was all over. Vorilye sighed, then told Vex quietly, "I abandoned our family pack, yes - but it was only to get away from father." Another lie, mixed with the truth, but one she would likely believe. He moved to run his muzzle along Vex's, but she pulled away with a snarl, and began to pace. The look she was giving him made it clear that he would live for as long as he spoke, so he told her everything he could think of, in a rush.

"I tried to find Violante but couldn't. Originally, I was going to come back - to you. But then I realized how amazing it felt just to be free of Jaganatha... But, after I tried to fuck up Violante's plans, I... I thought I could make a new life here." He dared to meet her gaze.