Swiftcurrent Creek [M]Why don't you just go home

Arric would have stayed even if it were just to help with the kids had they wanted him. But the siren and her family had made it clear he was unwanted and unvalued and he had moved on. Or tried too at least.

A quiet chuckle. You're welcome.

Arric frowned in thought. He knew kids were special and innocent, but there was something about Cygnet that bothered him. She wasn't entirely normal. And she hated him which he could maybe understand and yet.

You're doing a good job. Making my job a little easier at least.

And she had. He had noticed her scent on the borders and small prey animals in the cache.

He smiled. Tell you what. Come spring you and me will go gather herbs to your hearts content. I'll carry how ever much i can back for you.