Thread: Purity of Blood and Denial of Heart (Raivh & Talin)

Kinsley stood staring into the flames of the fire in the hearth her mind was taken back to a cold night much like the one she faced now. No happier then, than she was now. However things were changing and she was taking a daring step. Moving away from the fire she slipped the small piece of flint into her satchel and tied it tight once more. Sending Jackson out as a scout was the best thing, he was small and not easily seen. Plus if caught he could say Greyson had sent him, she was a woman and the most she was allowed to do was keep watch. A smile fell across her face as she remembered the injuries shed caused her fake-mate, her claws tore into his flesh, her mind connecting with only his as she reminded him who the alpha was. She loathed the man and hated him for taking away everything she knew, everything she loved, everything she had. He'd destroyed her village and was trying to destroy her, but she was stronger. Tearing into him was the easiest part it was getting back home and pretending to be concerned. She didnt tend his wounds and told him every day she hoped he died a horrible painful death, much like the one hed given her true mate, Adrik. Greyson leaned over her, smiling smugly. She remembered wanting to claw the smile off of his face, but being chained down she couldnt. His cruel words reached her, He fought for his life, but we just had to put him down. That mutt was too much of a threat, you understand. Her lips parted and she snarled at him and green eyes watched as he paced off to the door and turned to face her once more, an evil glint in his own green eyes. Youd be happy to know, he died with your name on his lips. The pitiful sound of the howl she made was only drowned out by Greysons laugh as he left her there. Even now the pain was real and raw. As mind numbing as it was, moving on was something she couldnt do just yet. The front door slamming and the slap of feet over the floor caught her attention and pulled her from her memory bank. Smiling as he addressed her, she held her arms out to him and wrapped him in a warm embrace. His golden eyes twinkled up at her as she nodded in answer to his question. She knew Athelu longed to have her son back, she would fulfill that. Adrik would have wanted it that way, of this she was sure. It seemed that most days she based a lot of what she did on decisions she thought he would make. He resided in her head, his final mine reverberated and lived there. No matter how much Greyson screamed it at her Adriks voice rose louder and told her once again who she belonged to. Shed hoped with their last mating to have birthed him a child, but it didnt happen. With that knowledge came the fear that perhaps she wasnt his life-mate. Snapping back to reality Kinsley only smiled at his statement, at him, and ruffled his hair. Get bundled up, my love, we leave in an hour. I have food enough for a week. Tearing off a chunk for herself she smiled, We will find your mother, I promise. There was no looking back now, onward through the violent storm they trod. When Jackson could no longer walk she carried him under her cloak, tucked against her chest. When dawn broke she stumbled into a cave and slept until she was strong enough to carry on. It went on like this for days, her nose was strong as well as her body, the alpha in her shining. She knew, by instinct which way Athelu would be, it was the side of Greysons territory where he kept his patrol stationed. He thought she was incompetent, but her mind put two and two together. Smiling as she and Jackson ran at one point, the scent of Athelu hit her nose like the slam of a fist to her gut. It brought with it Adrik. Moving under cover of night the breeched into the land marred with Athelus scent. She kept her hood low and Jacksons as well. Like a good leader she spotted the scouts before they saw her, she sniffed them out, Athelu wasnt among him but her scent lingered. Shoving Jackson behind her she snarled as they approached. A low territorial sound, she wasnt going to turn Jackson over to anyone, but Athelu. I seek the one you call Athelu, her scent mars your land so do not tell me she is not here. Her eyes landed on a tall male, his blonde hair moved in the wind as he nodded at his men and must have told them to go back to their posts. A quick snarl left her chest when he stepped toward her, Take one more step and I shall rip your arm out of your socket. I am no weakling I do not need your arm to guide me down a mountainside. I am here only on a mission to deliver something to her and then I shall be on my way. Pulling her hood back she revealed herself, she knew what hed see. As most males it was only great beauty, but Adrik had seen her strength, it was what she held to in all things. Grasping Jacksons hand they followed the male into their village. He guided them to a courtyard of sorts and turned to walk away. Kinsley reached out her hand and gripped his arm, Tell her it is Kinsley and I have her son. A few moments later her eyes flew over the female as she rushed to them, Jackson did not hesitate to drop Kinsleys hand and run to his mother. It was a bittersweet moment for Kinsley, seeing Athelu brought back so much, even Adriks scent. The strong musk that overpowered her as she slept, even now she knew it was only in her mind. Kinsley watched the reunion, saw the tears in Athelu's eyes as she held her son close. Looking away, she glanced around the village. It was nice. Thinking more about where she would go, it was a simple question, but one she was not able to answer. Jackson was smart and knew when she was hurting. Rushing back to her she smiled widely and leaned down to catch him in her arms. She spun him and brushed her nose into his hair, a few deep breaths pulled his scent into her lungs. I will miss you Jackson, the tears in her eyes threatened to fall. Smiling widely at his whispered question she gave him an affectionate squeeze, I will ask, she whispered back. Carrying him back to Athelu she smiled, feeling very awkward. Setting him down she moved her hair out of her eyes before looking at the woman. I would like to stay, as you know I have no pack of my own and he asked me if I would ask. I know you are his mother and I respect that, I will not overstep my bounds when it comes to him, I promise. Jackson is the only person left in the world that I consider family. I know that sounds strange coming from me, but my home was taken from me and, she paused. Her green eyes looked up into the golden ones that fell on her now. And the love of my life was taken from me. Licking her lips she shuddered as a few quiet tears fell from her eyes. Athelu, I come to you as a friend and I know we haven't gotten along in the past, but i'd like to change that, starting today. If you say no, I understand.