Or a candle dancing on the breeze

He nodded in complete agreement. "That's the funniest thing about it all... I ran to avoid the whole thing. When Perry asked me to be Beta, a part of me wanted to flat out refuse even that. I never wanted this." He confessed, then quickly amended it. "Not to say I'm not happy! I am not sad things worked out this way at all, but I never would have expected it. Or that I would enjoy it." Things could change so much. "The work is worth it when you truly care about the family you've built." And believe in what your pack stands for.

"No such thing as true love? Now that surprises me. Though I guess storytellers don't necessarily have to agree with the stories." He wasn't sure what he believed on the subject. Sometimes love lasted, sometimes it didn't. He guessed he'd have to experience it to see if it was worth the risk. "Having seen both... Love seems happier." Comparing Tarin's relationship with their parents, it was true. Kira and Atrix had had respect, and Atrix might have even cared for her. She had been one of few allowed to challenge him on some subjects. But it hadn't been close to what he'd seen between his sister and her chosen mate.