Lost in thought as he recaps the events that took place mere days before he continues to drink, caring not for the cuts on his face that throb, “pain lets you know you’re alive.” He thinks to himself as he drinks from the source of water. The copper smell in his nostrils cover the scent of the wolf that approaches him in the bush and grass, her skills at stealth unknown to him till now as the voice makes his gut sink in his stomach. His lip curls in a snarl as he snaps around hackles raised as he prepares to fend off any possible attack to come. He looks at the female addressing him the full extent of his wounds on his face prevalent, old and new. His eyes meet hers the white and blue orbs scan he features slowly looking for muscle twitches signaling an attack. “The fire burns within those with nothing to live for but every reason to do so…” he says cautiously as he digs his claws into the soil beneath his feet, “How did you know where to find me?” he questions her not daring to blink at the risk of missing her tell.

"Talks like this."

Now is the time, now is the hour.
To take back my heart, to take back my power.
This is the moment to break your spell.
I see right through you...