Taryn was a woman, more than she had realized and the months of neglect and then the threat of abandonment were almost more than she could bear.Anger was a solid place where she felt in control and she was tempted to keep storming down the path. But she was a woman and she loved Raschen. Ever nuance of his voice and even the heat radiating from his dusty body called her. She knew the truth behind his words and she knew the honor of his soul. She stopped.<br/><br/>"Really? Truly? You would do that for me? I matter to you for more than a convenience or sport?" Taryn's eyes were luminous as she searched his feline features, knowing the truth in her heart and seeing the truth in his emerald eyes. "I think in the battle for all Kin, we lost focus of the battle for ourselves. Raschen, I don't want to be lost anymore."<br/><br/>Jax overheard Taryn's last comment. He smiled. He watched Lily, so graceful and kind, yet strong and resilient. Maybe it was time for him to not be lost any more. A jaunty air washed over his steps as he marched on. Taryn's packs had slid to the ground so he skillfully slipped in and shouldered one as she and Raschen were absorbed in each other. Jax bounded away, hardly noticing the weight.<br/><br/>"Hey, Lily, wait up."he called.