"What is on your mind? You may speak freely." Zariah said to Allen.
They had been walking quietly through the woods for quite some time already and Zariah could tell that Allen was distracted, lost in his own thoughts.
Zariah had allowed the time pass on in silence, perfectly comfortable in Allen's company, the two had known each other for so long, even the shared silence was a meaningful exchange of its own.
They had spent many nights like this within the crimson barrier...many quiet moments, easing the strain left behind by the responsibility they shared...a leader and her right hand man, Alpha and a second in command.
These times had forged a deep and unbreakable bond over their common burden, loyalty and respect for one another.
However after a while, Zariah felt the need to say something. Not because she was bothered by the silence but she could sense that Allen had thoughts he wished to share but was not sure how to.
