Jade Fern Grove defying gravity,

There was something comforting about the male. Whether it was his softening eyes or the drawl of his voice, something about him made her want to trust him. Perhaps that in and of itself should have scared her. After weeks alone though, she found her mind craved social interaction more than her belly craved a warm meal. His words held a kindness that she missed, that reminded her of the wolves she knew back home. A pang of regret at leaving them once again stabbed at her heart. 

Cole stayed a safe distance away, her golden eyes approving of his actions as they pulled up with her thankful smile. "The journey hasn't been as easy as I had hoped to be honest," Paloma said, her words tinged with embarrassment. They were true though. The journey had been just as difficult as her mother had tried to warn her. 

"I'm Paloma," She offered him back, voice still rougher than she was used to. Taking a step towards him, a final show that she was granting him a bit of trust, Paloma felt herself wanting to talk more with him. The crushing loneliness that had surrounded her finally catching up to her questionable mental state. 

"If this isn't claimed, then what are you doing out here?" Paloma questioned, her words holding no accusation only simple curiosity.