Swiftcurrent Creek nothing is as it has been

Kavik sighed and closed his eyes, shaking his head as disappointment settled over him. I am sorry, Ruenna, he offered, opening his eyes to meet her gaze. He just couldn't stop messing things up, could he? You have not overstepped at all; I appreciate your concern and have always valued your opinion. It was the truth; she was always calm and logical and caring, and that had made her a most valuable second at the plateau. I'm just...this is just a lot, and i'm doing the best I can to make it right, he confessed, feeling like he could let down the alpha mask for a little bit. The mask helped him do what needed to be done, but it also gave him something to hide behind when things were too heavy, and he needed to remember not to let that get the best of him.