He had recently set up camp in the forest near her tribe, he had not yet seen her and had not yet received messengers from the tribe.
он мог увидеть одиноко бредущую девушку через лес, она выглядела очень расстроенно, за спиной был походный рюкзак. Он не мог точно сказать кто она
Her scent was strange, somehow familiar... But not right now. Now he had to find out who she was and why she seemed so upset. He ordered his wolves to stay hidden in the woods while he approached her. She looked at him cautiously when he finally stood before her, waiting for his words. "Who are you? And what troubles your heart?"
Her eyes widened and her breath quickened slightly as she gazed into his yellow ones.
она немного настороженно сделала шаг назад, быстро вытерев слезы руками, тихо ничего. Просто... Плохой день... Она немного опустила взгляд мне нужно идти
Sarient Black Fang cocked his head slightly at her reply, a frown forming on his features. "And where are you going? You're not even armed; how will you defend yourself against whatever it is that troubles you?" His voice was soft and commanding at the same time, almost like he expected her to obey him without question.
тихо я прекрасно знаю этот лес и ходила здесь сотни раз. Я знаю где опасно, и где нет, знаю где спрятаться. Я весьма неплохо умею выживать в одиночкуона сглотнула, медленно вытерев остатки слез, тихо пропустите. Мне нужно идти
His eyes narrowed slightly at her response. She seemed quite confident in herself and her abilities to survive alone. But something still didn't add up for him; there was a desperation in her voice that he couldn't quite ignore. "If you truly know this forest so well, then perhaps I can offer my protection," he said carefully, not wanting to sound forceful yet unable to keep the dominance from his tone."You see, I am Sarient Black Fang, leader of the strongest pack in these woods. My wolves and I would be honored if you would allow us to escort you where you need to go." His golden eyes locked on hers as he waited for her response.
она резко вздрогнула от его слов и испуганно посмотрела на него и резко покачала головой, тихо
что вы... Я не буду отвлекать вас по таким пустякам. Я... Я знаю что у вас дела в нашем племени, а мне нужно идти дальше... Ему было сложно сказать кто эта девушка, у нее был немного странный запах
The dominance in his voice grew stronger as he spoke to her. "I am sorry if what I have said has caused you distress, but know this; your people need my help and guidance now more than ever." He took a step closer to her, his golden eyes studying her face intensely. "You are Rina Artay, are you not? The one they call the tailess?" She had been chosen by her tribe as a sacrifice, sold off to the highest bidder on her 22nd birthday. His hands clenched into fists at the thought of it all.
"Tell me, Rina," he continued softly, "why are you so desperate to leave?" He waited patiently for her response, his expression unreadable except for the flashes of anger and protectiveness in his eyes.
она резко побледнела и с весьма высокой скоростью рванула в лес, быстро нырнув в какой-то небольшой местный каньон
The leader's wolf instincts roared to life as he watched her dash into the trees and disappear from sight. He growled low in his throat, quickly deciding that subtlety was not going to work with this one. With a barked command, he and his wolves charged after her, following the sound of her retreating footsteps through the forest.
она быстро бежала по каньону, довольно ловко прыгая по камням. Она явно знала это место
"You're quite good at evading us, Rina," he called out to her as she darted through the trees and across rocks. His words echoed through the forest, chasing after her like a living thing. He narrowed his eyes, focusing on keeping up with her movements despite his larger size and bulk. "But running will only delay the inevitable."
The leader of the wolves let out another growl, this one filled with annoyance and determination. His pack followed suit, adding their voices to the cacophony as they continued their pursuit through the forest.
она пролезла в узкую расщелину. Она могла легко там пройти, а вот крупный самец мог застрять
"Rina..." His deep voice rang through the trees as he caught sight of her disappearing into a narrow fissure between rocks. His brow furrowed, wondering why she would take such a risky path when there were other options available to her. With a loud bellow, he began to close in on her, his massive form easily making its way through the tight space despite its initial appearance of being too large for it.
His wolves followed closely behind him, their claws scrabbling against the rock as they slid into the crevice after their leader. Their breathing labored and angry, they snapped at Rina as she tried to put more distance between them and their quarry.
она свернула в более узкую часть пещеры, теперь они легко могли застрять там, а она была меньше. Она углублялась в скалу
The sound of his breathing grew heavier as he pressed on after her through the narrow passage, his muscles straining against the tight confines of the rock. He snarled low in his throat, his golden eyes fixed on a glint of light flickering ahead of him. The passageway opened up into a small cavern, dimly lit by what seemed to be some sort of phosphorescent moss growing along its walls.
His wolves followed close behind, their bodies brushing against the rock as they squeezed through the narrow opening and into the cave. They sniffed at the air hungrily, trying to catch Rina's scent amidst the smell of damp earth and moss. She was still here, but where?
она осторожно прошла дальше вглубь скалы. Она явно знала это место. Они могли заметить как она нырнула над ними по небольшому переходк. Там, прямо над их головами был ещё один выход, рядом был большой валун и столкни она его и вполне вероятно кто-то из них мог погибнуть, но она наоборот резко остановилась и крикнула им, раскрывая свое местоположение:
назад! Поверните назад! Здесь опасно, над вами камень! если вы будете так трясти скалу и пробираться вперёд вас раздавит!
И нырнула в другой выход из пещеры
The leader's expression darkened as he heard her warning and saw the large rock suspended precariously above his head. His ears flattened against his skull, fur bristling in anger as his wolves growled their acknowledgment of the threat. His eyes narrowed, fixing on Rina as she disappeared into another exit from the cavern.
"Rina, stop running!" he snarled through gritted teeth, hoping that she could hear him over the rushing sound of blood in his ears and the growls of his wolves. "You don't stand a chance alone! Let me help you!"
Without waiting for a reply, he carefully moved toward the unstable boulder, watching it shudder with each movement he made. He knew that if he wasn't careful, it could come crashing down on them all at any moment. His wolves followed closely behind him, keeping their distance and
Стоп! Она резко показалась из поворота и посмотрела на него побледнев отойдите. Разве вы не видите что вы можете уронить на вас и на ваших людей тот валун? Выходите той же дорогой, я не желаю вам смерти
"I am trying to help you, Rina," he growled through clenched teeth, "but if I must risk my life and those of my pack in order to do so..." He trailed off, shifting his weight carefully as another tremor ran through the massive rock above them. His wolves snarled their agreement, eager to aid him in any way they could.
Черт...
Она медленно подняла руки и тяжело вздохнула, остановившись
хорошо, вы полный идиот, как вы можете рисковать жизнью своих людей из-за таких пустяков?! Я не хочу идти с вами но я не могу допустить чтобы кто-то умер по моей вине, в отличие от вас. Стойте где стоите, я сейчас не бегу, видите?!
His golden eyes narrowed slightly as he listened to her words. She was not running anymore; she was simply standing still. But that didn't mean she wasn't still a danger to them. The rock above their heads continued to quiver and shift, the threat of an avalanche always looming in the back of his mind.
"Then stand still," he growled through gritted teeth. "But know this: if you try anything foolish again, I won't hesitate to stop you." His gaze flickered to the rock suspended above them before returning to her face, conveying a message that was both threatening and protective at the same time.
The leader of the wolves moved carefully toward her, taking slow, deliberate steps as he approached. His pack followed silently behind him, their presence a constant reminder of the strength and power they possessed. The tension in the air was pal
она резко выдохнула когда увидела что он пошел вперед и медленно подошла к нему и мягко положила руку ему на плечо. Тихо и осторожно
назад, медленно идите назад как пришли. Я не позволю вам так рисковать, сегодня я никому не позволю умереть, даже если это будет означать конец моей нормальной жизни.
она очень мягко сжала его плечо
назад... Я не бегу
The leader of the wolves felt her hand on his shoulder, a strange sensation that ran through him despite himself. Her words rang true, and he knew she meant every single one of them. Reluctantly, he nodded once in agreement before turning back to lead his pack out of the dangerous cavern. The rock continued to shift overhead, but for now, it seemed stable enough.
As they made their way back through the tight passageway, he glanced over at her occasionally, studying her expression and posture. She was different from any other female werewolf he had met before; there was a strength and resilience about her that went beyond mere physical power. And yet, he couldn't help but wonder if she truly understood the danger she had been in and how easily it could have all ended.
For now, at least, they seemed to be safe enough. But their journey together - whatever it was to become - was only just beginning
тихо вы полный идиот. Как вы могли пройти в пещеру если видели что она для вас слишком узкая. Вы могли умереть там... И убить заодно своих людей. Где была ваша голова?
The leader gave her a Look that clearly said 'Shut up', but his response was less harsh than what she might've expected. "We were following you, trying to convince you to come back safely with us." He paused for a moment before adding with a hint of amusement, "And we are wolves. We can fit into places humans never thought possible." His gaze shifted briefly back to her, studying her expression once more before looking away again.
она зарычала вы волки, ещё пара шагов вперёд и тот валун вполне мог бы и упасть. Вы трясли эту скалу как стадо медведей потому что ваши габариты были слишком большими для нее. Вы понимаете что если бы вы погнались за мной дальше я бы выжила. А вы нет
The leader of the wolves raised an eyebrow at her retort. "Perhaps, but you also risked not only your life but ours as well," he pointed out, his tone making it clear that he did not appreciate her attempt to play down the danger she had put them all in. "You're still coming back with us, Rina." It wasn't a question; it was a statement of fact. She belonged to him now, whether she realized it or not.
она тихо зарычала так не вели бы своих людей за мной! Кто вам мешал остановить эту погоню? Или по крайней мере ждать меня у выходов из пещеры, прочесать лес, но не лезть туда где вы могли сгинуть! Я вас за собой не знала
The leader sighed, wondering if she would ever understand the gravity of their situation and his decisions as her new alpha. "Rina," he began patiently, taking a step closer to her, "I had no choice but to go after you when I realized you were trying to leave. It was my duty to bring you back." His golden eyes bored into hers, searching for some sign of comprehension or agreement in her expression.
"You are now part of my pack," he continued softly, "and as such, it is my responsibility to keep you safe and ensure that your needs are met. I will not let anything happen to you... at least, not if I can help it." There was a note of finality in his words that left no room for argument.