Liland did not know what Zjeena thought of him now. If he had it would probably just anger him and make him hate her. Did he hate her? No, he still loved her but it was clear she held little love for him and he wondered if she had ever truly loved him. She thought Rougaru and him could become Allies, but Rougaru didn't want that and never would, especially now. Next spring he is bound to attack Liland once again where ever he may be. But perhaps Liland would be dead by then. Who knew. Liland was still not in the best place mind wise especially after watching zjeena make her choice to leave the bay for the stallion who could not make allies with him and completely spoke one thing but said another as well. He had said he wanted what Zjeena had wanted and Liland told Rougaru what Zjeena wanted and well Rougaru shot him down. So how could Rougaru want what Zjeena wanted?

He shakes his head as he waits for Sabela. He begins to worry as it seems to take forever. Finally he sees her and he releases a sigh. Luckily for her the ocean masks the smell of anyone but the ocean.I wish I could know where you went, i can tell you left he islandHe said warily. Partial hurt in his eyes as he was pretty sure he knew where she went. After all both Zjeena and Sabela had been his oldest mares that he had had.

He moved to press his muzzle to Sabela neck and in hale her scent to try and calm himself. Are you mad at me?he asks softly backing away. Mad about me allowing Zjeena to leave like she wanted?He asked. He was scared for the answers. He couldn't bring himself to ask "do you hate me". He was afraid she'd nod.

Liland already had a plan to allow any mare here to leave once the foal they would be birthing soon that was his was old enough to live without them constantly by their side. The mother would be allowed to visit of course. That day scared him but that wouldn't be till summer. Then he'd really see how this had affected everyone. Would he loos them all? Would Zjeena win? He was sure Talien and Ylva would stay but the rest? He did not know, not even Sabela. But he couldn't let any that carried his foals leave he needed to know the foals.

LILAND