Meadowlark Prairie goldleaf

Leaning into his touch, she apologized for his mother- and deftly, rid him of a small fear he hadn’t realized had been holding him back a bit. 

”That’s kind of a relief. I…Thought a bit about what might happen if he did. I would’ve respected your decision if you let him into the pack but honestly…I don’t want him here either.” 

There’d been some fear that the man might come home, and somehow win Teya’s affection yet again. Or that he might return to be allowed with his daughter, only to be leering in the background as he and Teya courted. Bronco hadn’t wanted to suggest that Reyes be banned from the pack- but it was a relief to hear that Teya wouldn’t have him back either.