he left his pack for a while to follow this tailless one he had decided to make his mate, camped with a small escort an hour away from her Silvermoon tribe. Her elders had already accepted the gifts, though it was more like payment and now all he had to do was take her, the contract was for tomorrow morning. He hadn't seen her yet
глубокой ночью он услышал как кто-то идёт через лес недалеко от их лагеря, проходя немного мимо
He froze at the sound, sharp yellow eyes peering into the darkness. A frown marred his features as he strained to discern whoever was moving through the forest so close to their camp. Perhaps it was a guard or scout, perhaps not... He motioned silently for one of his wolves to follow and investigate the noise further. His heart raced with barely contained excitement and growing anticipation.
он увидел девушку с походным снаряжением, она явно планировала долгий поход, она сверилась с компасом и шла дальше. Он не мог точно сказать кто она
His attention was drawn to the girl with the camping gear, navigating the forest by compass light. His interest piqued, he wondered who she might be and where she was heading on such a late-night excursion. For a moment, his curiosity overcame his caution as he considered approaching her. A low growl from one of his wolves beside him reminded him to remain vigilant.
она осторожно пробиралась через лес, она выглядела немного печально, но явно знала этот лес
She was moving with caution through the forest, looking somewhat melancholic but clearly familiar with the terrain. The leader of the wolves watched her for a moment longer before finally deciding that she didn't pose an immediate threat to his camp or Rina. With a dismissive snort, he turned away and focused his attention back on his small escort, making sure they were ready for the morning's events.
она шла дальше явно не заметив их
He could feel his beast growing impatient within him, wanting to claim what was theirs and make the tailless girl their own. But for now, he held it in check, biding his time until morning came. His wolves circled around them, alert and watchful in case any other unforeseen dangers presented themselves under cover of night.
The thought of this nameless girl wandering through the forest alone stirred something within him, a strange mixture of protectiveness and curiosity. It was not often that he found himself drawn to anyone or anything aside from power and dominance... Perhaps there was more to this situation than he had initially thought.
Her presence in the forest, so close to his camp and target... it piqued his interest even more. He had never been one to let such coincidences pass unnoticed or ignored. Something told him that this girl might play a greater role in the events to come than he'd first assumed. With a low growl, he moved silently through the undergrowth, following her trail at a cautious distance.
она шла не слишком быстро, но уверенно, пробираясь через ночной лес. При этом она не зажгла никакой свет и скорее старалась двигаться безшумно и не оставлять явных следов, чем быстро
He followed her silently, his movements mirroring hers as they slipped through the forest in the darkness. It was clear that she was experienced in traveling alone and knew how to move without making much noise or leaving obvious tracks. He couldn't help but admire her skills, even as he wondered what could be so important that she felt the need to venture out on such a late-night mission.
она шла дальше явно не собираясь останавливаться в ближайшее время
He continued to trail her at a discreet distance, his curiosity piqued and his beast growing increasingly impatient within him. The possibility that this girl might somehow interfere with his plan to claim Rina as his own only added fuel to the fire of his interest. He knew better than most how strong a will an individual could possess when their back was against the wall, and he wouldn't underestimate her for a second.
она шла дальше явно в сторону выхода из земель оборотней
He considered his options as the girl continued to lead him deeper into Silvermoon territory. She seemed intent on leaving the lands of werewolves behind, which meant that whatever her mission was, it must be very important. Perhaps he could use this knowledge to his advantage, turning it against her if need be... Or perhaps she represented an ally he hadn't expected. Only time would tell.
For now, he remained silent and unseen, keeping pace with her as they moved through the forest together, their paths intertwining for reasons neither of them fully understood. The balance of power shifted subtly around them, the air thick with possibility and anticipation.
она дошла до одного из деревьев и осторожно сняла с него небольшой амулет, судя по виду он был старым, скорее всего десять-двацать лет, то тут то там висели такие же разного возраста. Некоторые даже вросли в деревья. Она максимально нежно погладила его, понюхала, посмотрела на него, грустно улыбнулась и осторожно сожгла развеяв пепел*
The girl's actions with the amulet caught his attention. There was clearly some significance to the item and her behavior surrounding it. His curiosity about her grew even stronger as he watched her carefully, not wanting to miss a single detail. The fact that she had led him this far away from his camp and target... it made him wonder if perhaps she had intended for this to happen all along.
His wolf instincts urged him to approach her, to claim dominance over the intruder in their territory, but something held him back. He couldn't shake the feeling that there was more at play here than met the eye. For now, he remained silent and observant, waiting for the right moment to make his presence known.
*она развеяла пепел и переступила через границу земель оборотней выходя на ничейную территоию
Her movement across the boundary between werewolf lands and neutral territory piqued his interest further. Why was she leaving the safety of her home to venture into this place? It couldn't be a coincidence that they had met now, at such a critical juncture in both their lives... He waited patiently for her to turn back around, needing time to gather his thoughts and decide on the best course of action. His patience was being sorely tested, but he knew better than most the dangers of acting rashly.
она посмотрела на территорию за собой с весьма печальной улыбкой, мягко провела рукой по одному из старых деревьев и отвернулась от земель быстро пойдя дальше вглубь леса нейтральных земель. Впереди были только земли людей
He watched her leave with interest, studying every movement she made as she looked back at the lands she had just abandoned. The pain etched into her features spoke volumes about the weight of her decision, and it stirred something deep within him; a sense of kinship that he hadn't expected to feel for someone like her. His beast stirred restlessly in his chest, demanding attention and dominance, but another part of him held it back, curiosity overriding instinct. He could feel the balance shifting once more, the world tilting on its axis as their fates became entwined in ways neither could have predicted.
For now, he remained where he was, silent and observant, waiting for the right moment to act. It would not be long before he had to make a choice: follow her into human territory, confront her about their shared connection and find out why she had left everything behind... or return to his pack and focus on claim