Redtail Rise stoneward

ancelin almost turned on her then as the memory of his father's last affection reverberated painfully in his mind. instead he stood stiff, almost unseeing, as lilia spoke of something shared between them.
to the damaged heart of the enraged boy it sounded like alliance.
ancelin at last came out of himself, hesitantly settling his shoulder against her own in a seeking touch that tightened his throat. "i'm sorry we both went through it."
hell of the unknowing order.