Sunset Valley I wish I didn't need you to explain

for @Taikon
set directly after this thread

She was silent as they crossed over the borders, the silence continuing long after they had faded in the distance. There were too many emotions swirling around inside her—anger, disappointment, resentment, surprise. She had never expected to be on Mahler's bad side for any reason, nor had she expected him to behave the way he had. The Mahler who was her friend would have been more reasonable and accepting of other's opinions. That was not the same Mahler that had given her an ultimatum and made her feel as though he didn't care what her decision was; she would not follow that Mahler and she would not risk her life for whatever pack he led. 

Even now, as they walked through the valley just north of the glacier, she found herself unable to speak. Most of her energy was spent fighting the tears that threatened. She refused to cry over someone who deserved nothing but her teeth, and that was the mantra she repeated in her head in rhythm with her steps as they put more space between them and the mountain.