Thread: Whispers From Wolves (Raziel99 & darkangel76)

Carys felt her eyes lingering on Rylais chest as she watched him shift and move while speaking to her. Her mind wandering as she wondered how he could be so comfortable with himself while dressed in so very little. Finally, she looked away, staring at the ground instead. She felt rude and silly and so very foolish as her thoughts drifted this way and that. And though it was proving a bit difficult to concentrate, his words werent lost upon her. However, they did make her flush as she thought on her own navet. For nearly a solid year shed been meandering the mountainside, foolishly hoping that there would come a time when her people would take her back. It hadnt been until the scouts had first been spotted a couple months ago that shed realized something more had to be done, that wishful thinking and hoping wouldnt help her at all in her current predicament. Luke and Orrin had told Carys several times over that she needed to determine what was to be done with her life. That theyd stay with her and both help and support her through each and every decision shed make in that regard. She was so grateful for her companions, their encouragement, their devotion. Their unfaltering love. She knew theyd always be patient with her despite how frustrated she could make them, despite the trouble she could be. And it made her love them both all the more. Now there was this shifter, not quite a man yet not quite an animal, whod be joining them. There was so much he could teach her. She could feel it deeply within her bones, her soul. Swallowing and blinking her eyes several times, she finally nodded. I am a foolish girl, Rylai. Hopeful and silly and Carys voice trailed. She felt her eyes dampen just a bit at how shed been wishing so badly for her people to let her back into their lives. It was a wasted wish. She knew as much. But she didnt want to admit that, didnt feel ready. Though perhaps now was the time to finally let go. Ive been wasting my life out here in the wilds holding onto a hope that can never be. Carys paused for a moment. As she started to make the admission, she felt a surge of emotion bubble up from within. Emotions laced with hurt, anger, sadness, frustration. Despair. Looking back over at Rylai, her eyes found his chest first. That pale, smooth chest she found herself wanting to suddenly touch. Cheeks a bit red, she allowed her eyes to find his. Ill never be allowed back to my village. And all I know of life is how to tend a home. I know so little of healing as my original plan had been to become a devoted follower of Eirys. I was going to become a priestess and learn how to best serve her as a healer for my people. Carys let out a shaky sigh as a single tear fell from one of her blue eyes. Absently, she wiped it away. I cannot do that now, she then added. Besides, after all Ive been through I she bit down on her lip just then. I dont think it was truly the right path for me. At that she smiled weakly. Funny, isnt it? Carys words were rhetorical. Though she had to admit it had probably been fated that shed endure such things so as to realize her true callings in life. Bringing her hands up to her dark hair and running her fingers through it, she licked at her lips and shifted a bit. I do think youre right though. Its time I left here. Ive been so selfish. Carys sucked in a sharp breath just then. Oh how horrible shed been to both Orrin and Luke! Gasping, choking back the tears she felt wanting to desperately fall, she covered her mouth with her hand. Im sorry, she whispered. I told you Im a foolish girl, too much trouble. Taking a moment to compose herself, she finally was able to resume once more. Yes, I must leave here, leave these mountains. My village told tales of a neighboring land riddled with forest. Perhaps its best I seek refuge there. Perhaps, there I can start to learn about basic survival. Maybe even seek out the oracle that supposedly resides deep in the forests heart. Id still like to learn herb lore and how to heal and help people. But, my knowledge is so little and I know no one who can teach me nor have I any coin to pay with. Maybe she can point the way, tell me who can help me there, if anyone Carys gave Rylai another weak smile. As she did, her eyes suddenly drifted back to his chest once again. It was so hard not to stare, to sneak glances. Bringing her knees to her chest, she rested her chin upon them, wondering what more the shifter would have to say to her. Waiting for him to speak again, she found herself hoping that he could see past her shyness and navet. That hed see that there was a girl sitting before him who was willing and wanting to learn, wanting to find her way. Wanting to learn her destiny.