Phoenix Maplewood LV

The man did not reply, instead he leaned closer to Esma, who in turn flattened herself against the ground to avoid him touching her. His silence scared her and his sudden expression of dominance made her avoid his gaze completely and hope that he would step back and give her much needed space.

So far the world outside the Riverclan had proved to be as worse as she had imagined. The only difference was that she could leave daydreams behind any time she wanted, but the her miserable situation in reality was there to stay.