Hushed Willows Fulfilling a Promise

It felt like she had been holding her breath waiting for his answer. It came out in a whoosh of relief accompanied by a quick shake to dispel the stress she had felt at her admission. Not only that, but she had hoped that Tuft would forgive her, yet part of her felt as though she had damaged the friendship they had barely just started. The red wolf yearned for family, for friends, having been alone for far more than a young wolf should have been.

She had to admit, she was luckier than most who find themselves young and wandering without a pack, alone. Her father, may the moon rest his soul, persisted until she agreed to train under him; it was her job as the eldest child to protect her siblings if their parents fell during an attack. Reina never did get a chance to put her skills to the test, but she at least had knowledge to help her through her journey to the Wilds. And, they got her here, with Tuft in Hearthwood. 

A friend, if only for now. The future is a fickle thing, of course; no one knows what it holds until it arrives as quickly as the past flees. She will be leaving with Kukutux after one of her visits, who knows what she will encounter out there. Would Tuft wait for her? Would he follow her? He had only just been integrated into the pack, a ceremony to occur soon for his official joining—he shouldn’t leave. But, that was not up to her.

“Friends, then.” She said with a bright smile, one she hadn’t worn since last they were together. It felt good to wear. However, a howl off in the distance was the cause for it to droop slightly as her head turned while her ears listened. It came from the borders that mirror the direction of the Moonwoman’s pack; she must be here! Would this mean she will leave? So soon?

Turning to Tuft, the fiery female had a fiendish upturn to her mouth, eyes sparkling in challenge. “Catch me if you can.” She sped off towards where the others are sure to greet the newcomers.

Last post for Rei! Your choice if you want to post one last time to follow her to the location of the howl, linked above! I will be making a post there soon.