Twisted Slough With a dare comes a promise.

He watched her fight through whatever blockade held her tongue at gun point. He was proud of her for trying, but despite it, he couldn’t allow her to continue mistreating her body.

“Tell you what,” he began, watching her with warmth in his usually frigid gaze. Turning to the abyss of Shadewood, he began his trek there to the entrance of the leviathan woods, anticipating her to follow. Banner swishing slightly as his mood improved, he continued his idea as they passed the first set of trees.  “Atleast begin to try and heal yourself,  and I will sleep once you’re done.” A wink came from the dark prince as he lightly nosed her shoulder. “I promise that if you show promise, so will I.” 

It it was a beautiful thing having someone worry for you, while knowing it was properly placed in heart and not selfishness. The assassin couldn’t argue with it, nor reason against it; it was love. He somehow saw this little wolf dog to be so much more valuable to him than just a pack mate. And that was the entire purpose of Shadewood; Kai and her expression, Gwen and her peacefulness, and him and his guardianship.