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Peter knew he wasn’t in a decent enough condition to do much of anything, and the majority of the pack had yielded and done everything they could. It was just after Seth had left that Terra had gone to the room, being timid in her approach so as not to alert Peter too soon. “Peter, I’m going after Seth.” She said simply, moving to lay a hand on his shoulder to stop him as he moved to stand, eyes flaring red at the words, as if the wolf already knew. “Down, Fido.” she said sternly, her eyes lighting in their own bicolored red and orange. “Stay with Malia. Seth is safe with me.” she assured. “I’ll bring him home.”
Peter stared at her fr a long moment, and she could sense the conflict in him – to go after his mate or stay with his daughter – and it tore her apart to see him so upset. After a long moment, he took a shaky breath. “Please bring him home.” his voice was soft, wolf strung tight through his body as he wanted so badly to have Seth there with him.
Terra nodded once, heading after the human with the ease of a fox, keeping far enough away to stay off his radar until he began to slow down. “You planning on dying tonight to avenge her?” she asked softly, appearing a few feet behind him.
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Seth rolled his eyes. He should have known he wouldn’t get to far without being caught by someone. “Terra.” He replied, turning to face her. Seth shook his head at her question. “Of course not. I wouldn’t do that to them. Besides, don’t you usually avenge someone after they’re dead? Malia is very much alive.”
Seth kicked at a rock. “I’m guessing you’re here to take me back? We need more humans, you know? Level my playing field a bit.” Not like he truly needed it. He knew if it came down to it, he could wipe out a few of his own before being brought down, but thankfully it hadn’t come down to that since he’d been with them and he was sure it never would. “I’m not going back. Go home and tell him you couldn’t find me or something.”
The little hybrid gave a soft chuckle. “She is alive, but it’s touch and go.” She watched him a moment, sighing. “I’m not necessarily here to take you back, Seth. I’m here to keep you safe.” she explained. “Peter is…extremely close to losing control. The others can sense it through him, which is the reason for the change in atmosphere you’ve clearly noticed.” she answered, moving to stand beside him. “I’ve known Peter his whole life, though I don’t look it. And I know that the pack was once all human, with a select few woles and the occasional druid and fox. Most of the pack was human. Then they realized they were more durable as wolves, and asked to be turned. Peter’s never just offered the bite up to anyone, no matter what they say.” She lifted a hand, a little flame appearing and flickering in her palm. Hazel eyes stared at it as it formed various shapes, not looking at Seth.
“Peter made a vow to never ask it of anyone after his nephew’s first love didn’t survive.” It was grounds for a fight to bring up Derek’s lost love, but she didn’t care at the moment. “Paige was his mate, and losing her changed him in ways that ended up deadly. IT’s a guilt Peter has carried for years, a guilt that made him vow he would never inquire it of anyone ever again. You changed that, and I don’t know how or why. Which makes me suspect that losing you would cause a similar change in Peter.” A frown creased full lips, hazel eyes swirling their two separate colors. “If it’s more humans you want to balance the supernatural playing field, it’s not hard to get them. The city is better off with the Crimson King’s gang than without it, I promise.” she went quiet for a moment. “They love you, Seth.And Malia may not act ike it, but if she were to cause her father any kind of pain, she’d feel guilty. Coming out of the poisoning alone will cause a bit of a mess, but to lose her best friend and future stepfather because of the atmosphere around you?”
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