The Sentinels Every word I say is kindling

When no response came, it only made Kirain’s guilt tighten further in her chest. She didn’t know why it stung so much, but it did.

Still, when Ghost gestured for her to follow, Kirain rose without complaint, falling into step behind her with quiet diligence. She wondered where they were going, but kept the question to herself, her paws moving automatically even as her thoughts remained clouded with regret.

She was still very much sulking, and she knew it, but for now, all she could do was keep moving.