Haunted Wood Scarlet king

Oh. Its… it’s no problem. Their history with Akashingo was a touch complicated, from what Maia knew, though she didn’t need to bring all of that up right now. She immediately wondered if this was another case of someone fleeing the pack and seeking refuge. But Eset clarified that she was the one doing the searching. Is he fleeing then?

It was not exactly a polite thought, but her opinion of Akashingo was extremely low after seeing how Lilitu had been treated. Add to that the women who had hidden in Brecheliant for a time -Nala and Tavina - and Maia had resolved that, at the very least, none of her children would have anything to do with the pack. Not so long as they wanted her opinion, anyway.

We don’t see many travelers this far south. You’re the first one I’ve seen in weeks. As she spoke, she began to lead them back towards the borders. I can keep an eye out though. If he’s interested, and I run into him, I’ll let him know you are worried. And if he isn’t, I’ll honor that. She wasn’t interested in antagonizing neighbors, but she had her principles. There were certain lines she just wouldn’t cross.