Bearclaw Valley saturn

She felt her mates presence more than anything and shifted closer when he arrived at her side. He said nothing; she knew he felt as she did, that no one could be trusted. 

The man spoke and seemed like he was being honest, but the bruin-heart couldn't be sure. How could she ever trust anyone other than her mate ever again? Val had proven worthy time after time, and look where that trust had gotten her. Stryx and Ash too—almost everyone had let Ursus down in when it came time to see where their loyalties truly lay. 

You wish to stay here? she asked. A pensive frown crinkled her face. Ursus is not for the weak. How do I know you are not weak? She supposed she could put him through some kind of test, but Val had come face to face with the bear and still ended up being weak; a test would prove absolutely nothing.