Redtail Rise End of passion play, crumbling away

The tight clench of his jaw slackened somewhat at Ancelin’s explanation, though it took Atreus a moment to work out just what his brother meant. He seemed to think that being seen with Masquerade would build the pack’s trust in the boys. He begrudgingly agreed.

But before he could nod his acknowledgement, Ancelin said something else. Atreus’s scowl returned. It wasn’t just about appearances then. He truly enjoyed her company. Atreus felt hot all of a sudden. His tail began to writhe like a rattlesnake’s.

How many times do I have to tell you? She tried to kill me, Atreus hissed, his anger getting the best of him and prompting him to spit, I’m not going anywhere with you! And you know what? I don’t want to hurt anybody else, either. I just want to kill her like she tried to kill me! And you know what else? I’m gonna.