She looked between the pup and the woman carrying him. Once the boy’s, rather long winded, words reached her through the rain, her hackles rose even higher. Taking a child who clearly had a safe home, who obviously wanted to be back home, was shameful. His request for help did not fall onto deaf ears. Normally never giving into violence, Taika raced forward, jerking her head under Everlast to make her release her loose grip on the golden pup. The moment he touched the ground, Take lowered her body protectively over him, fangs bared and eyes flashing at the white woman who had caused all this. she crouched and glared until the offensive woman left their presence.

Safer now, she stepped aside to give the pup his space. Looking down at him, she wagged her sodden tail once, and tilted her head curiously at him, the danger forgotten. Well, Rhett, son of Pan. I am Taika, gypsy of Moladin. She glanced up, blinking as the rain continued to beat down and sting her eyes.I I have a friend in Spirane who would have my fur if something were to happen to you. There was a crush of thunder above them. Though she was not thrilled at the idea of traveling in such weather, she could only guess the puppy wanted to get back to his family. I swear I will take you home. But I leave the choice to you. We can try to go through the storm, or wait until it passes. They were reasonably sheltered in the clearing. As much as they could be with the strength of the downpour. She hunched her shoulders. Usually she enjoyed dancing in the rain, but with a purpose and task at hand, she did not think it would be suitable to invite the pup into her frivolity. Especially after he had just been abducted..