Kyera walked through the forest in tiger form, making her way to the head Quarters . Her mind lost in thought . Subconsciously, her senses were alert to her surroundings, but consciously all she could think about was what had happened .
She couldn't be formkng feelings for them . This little family would always matter but when had it got to the point she didn't want to leave . Comfortable and safe… it almost made her think it was possible . Just go back inside and pretend this charade wasn't necessary . Yes she wanted to go home, back to her people but she didn't want to lose this warm sense of belonging . There was less pressure here, and she didn't have to go home to a emptiness and remember what she had lost . Then again it was all a show . He didn't know her, not in truth and nor did that precious child . No .
It was best to focus on her future, and unfortunately there was no place for a family in it .
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Kan had said the banished clan was coming back . She couldn't help but frett . Without Verone could Talis hold his own if they returned?
'With Daxin and the other elders at his back, she had no doubt he would be fine . However, would they back him? How was he doing as a leader?' she wondered realizing she had no idea . His mind worked so similarly to her own that he should be fine . Should being the key word .
Kyera took the first leap up the trunk before she realized what she was doing and pulled her focus back . This jumping ladder was not something to try if she wasn't paying attention . Having injured both her ribs and shoulder several times in the last few months she had no intention of tempting fate .
She got part way up before Mally landed right in front of her, blocking the way up . "Turn around and March back down this tree, Princess . " Mally ordered to Kyera's complete shock . There was a fierceness in her eyes that prevented any true disagreement .
"Why?" Kyera asked a bit hesitantly . Something made her uneasy .
"You need to start getting ready . There is a a certain Maiden expected to escourt a certain Princess to a ball tonight and I have a job to do . " Mally replied sharply . Kuera raised an eyebrow obviously curious . "I have to make the Forest Princess reveal herself . " she explained and Kyera went to retort but something about her expression said there was no room for argument .
"Fine . " Kyera turned and bounced down the tree carefully . She landed on all fours with a grace she didn't necessarily feel . Mally pranced down behind her and lead back toward the Winter Rain palace .
"That's what I thought . " Mally replied her voice filled with self righteousness . Kyera could only sigh and follow her down the path .
"By the way, nice scarf . " Mally complimented her sincerely but Kyera was lost for a moment, at least till she looked down and saw the child's gift still wrapped around her neck .
Kyera sighed, that sadness in her heart blossoming to a dull ache of pain . As they neared the palace walk, both women transformed and the shadows clothed them both .
"Your dress was dropped off yesterday . I think it will fit, if not I can do quick adjustments of course . Your hair needs tending and overall you need a bath . " Mally began rattling off a slew of things that needed to be done . With that the preparations began and the time for thought was at a end .
Chapter end
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