Ravensblood Forest Resentment

Bilah couldn't even imagine what it was like for Lenora to be stuck with her mother in her grief. The child could not even run let alone play or explore. "Of course, but you know you can't go alone, and you will have to return afterwards. He sent her a remorseful grimace. He knew it wasn't exactly what she would want to here, but at least he could give her a little time to stretch her legs, hopefully he wouldn't get in too much trouble.

"Would you like to talk? I promise you may tell me anything and I will repeat a word to no one." He imagined she'd have plenty to say after having to hold her tongue for so long, he would stand by his oath, his work needed confidentiality. How else could his pack confide in him? Perhaps he should speak to the Vicera and Harbinger more to see what warranted a breach and what did not. But for now, he intended to keep his oath.