Ravensblood Forest you walk in your shadow

The lack of a direct response leaves him feeling anxious, as if he's done something wrong by opening up to him. Maybe he misunderstood what his mate wanted. Or maybe Kratos simply doesn't like what he'd had to say. He swallows hard, silent for a moment before he gestures east. That way? His gaze finally turns to Kratos again, and he's immediately overwhelmed by his guilt and worry. He steps toward him abruptly, seeking to press his face into his mate's neck fur for comfort.