Northstar Vale It takes all the running you can do to keep in the same place

fade?

Her words held a grim reality for them both, though she didn’t seem to realize. The twitch of his lips offset his usual good natured grin, though the Mayfair attempted to maintain his emotions and worry. “Sure,” he replied smoothly, giving the girl a nudge and beginning to lead her in what the scent trail of his disappeared mate and daughter had gone—likely not far.

Never far, he hoped. His parents might have failed to maintain a happier relationship, but he was determined to keep his family together.

Hell or high water.

So he lured Arielle after him in a playful romp and exploration, all the while his eyes scoured the lands to keep an eye and ear for the other half of their souls.