Swiftcurrent Creek Darkness

Arlette flushed a little. "Sorry for suddenly springing this conversation on you," she admitted. Most men didn't seem to want to talk about feelings. It didn't seem to be the case with Arric though. She felt her heart melt a little as he listened to her. "Thank you for saying that."

Arlette then showed him a little grin. "Yes," she almost admitted. Her first love had been very sweet but she had really liked the rugged manliness from Derg. Arric had the same, and that had shifted when he said that he had felt protective of her. She instantly looked at him differently.

"I hope you won't because those beasts are terrible. I would fear for your life," she admitted. She battered her red eyes at him. She realized she did care for him a lot. She let out a soft sigh. "I know. Life is strange sometimes," she admitted with a nod. But the fact that Arric did stay with the pack and didn't leave often was something she actually really liked. "I think that is something I actually really like," she smiled. "Thanks."