Stone Circle Sleep, pretty darlin’

He was relieved to hear that Gunnar seemed to know why Bjarna had left, and while he was discouraged still, he could accept the fact that perhaps his sister had seen some sort of adventure was to be had. He would never have held her back from it, had he been there to know- though her absence left a space in his heart. 

He felt needy, and unsure of how exactly to exist without her; he’d failed so badly on his own, it didn’t seem likely he would manage very well even if he was in a pack. 

Fortunately, he felt he could rely on Tauris- though he still wished he could be a bit more self-reliant. 

”You won’t leave, will you? Gunnar?” The boy asked, pleading.