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"No. I told him to stay downstairs while I tried to talk some sense into you. Devon near panicking from your stress downstairs. If he came up here he'd give in and stay. He can't afford to do that." Theresa said, sitting beside the girl on the bed. She reach out to rub her back.
"You don't have to be brave, yet. You can take your time finding your feet. But you need to stop thinking that you are alone, Lark. Devon is your mate now and a wolf. Wolves come in packs. You are one of his pack now. His partner. If you look around, you'll find many people willing to protect you. Like a very large, sometimes furry family." she joked, trying to ease the girls fears. "Even when Devon is gone, you're not alone."

A fist banged on the door hard causing Theresa to sigh. "I'm guessing that is as much as he can stand." she muttered. "Remember what I said Lark. Kaleb and I will be here and whoever else will guard the town."
She rose and opened the door. "All yours."

Devon peeked in, trying his best to hide his worry and guilt from Lark. It wasn't working well. However, he didn't want to upset her more. He strode over to sit on the bed.
"I'm sorry." he said guiltily.

Devon wrapped his arms around her. "It won't be long Lark. I'll be back before you know it. You'll see." he assured his love.
He looked around the room and sighed. It seemed like he'd been living in here sense she got sick. Now he was going to miss it. But he had a job to do.
"My parents are staying here. As well as Sharon and her husband. And many others." he added.

Devon looked down at her sadly. "Because this connection is new. Really? I don't know why it is. Or if this every gets easier. All I know is this feels wrong." he growled, irritated. "I'll try my best to find them, so I can get back to you." he promised.

Devon could feel Larks grip tighten on his. He didn't care. If he could he would let her keep him there. If only.
"I don't know. Remember. This is as new for me as for you. You might get a better answer from my mother." he suggested.
At her request, he tried to remain steadfast. But her pleading tone and raw emotions melted it. And he didn't really fight too hard. "I think I can at least stay til morning." he agreed. "It will let all of us going say our good byes." He kissed the top of her head, holding her tightly.

Devon held her quietly for a time. He closed his eyes and sent out a tendril of though to those in the pack that would join him. He explained the postponement and was met with a variety of reaction. Relief, acceptance, irritation and over all annoyance.
He understood that feeling. As much as he wanted to stay with Lark, his wolf wanted otherwise. To run and hunt. To feel his prey's fear and rejoice in a kill. It was a side of himself he couldn't show Lark, though he wished he could. To both sides of him Lark was his mate through and through. His wolf was irritated she could not join him on a hunt. It made the thought of turning her come to mind. But he wouldn't. He couldn't force that on her. He would never put such a heavy burden on her shoulders. Not now.
Devon pulled her tighter against him as if to protect her from even the slightest ill word. He placed his head on her, breathing it her scent.
"I love you, my little Lark."

(i'm so sorry Fire. I've been finding it hard to get on gaia and am completely blank on what to do next. Think we should time skip to the next day?)