CHAPTER 1 - Three weeks later

Talieth of the Obsidian pack, or Tal as she preferred, shuffled hurriedly along the rutted dirt trail, a well-worn path that circled the outskirts of the Obsidian pack's encampment.

Her nerves jangled like the loud gongs of a temple. It was difficult not to feel like each step announced her presence, her intent, if anyone were to look hard enough. How was it that guilt for ones actions could appea