DISCLAIMER: I do not own any part of the Mercy Thompson books. They belong to Patricia Briggs. I OWN NOTHING except my OC Charlotte. I don't get any payment for this work.

Please REVIEW and tell me how I can make it better. These events happen DURING Silence Fallen* so there WILL be spoilers.

Note: bold is Bran's telepathy.

Leah's POV

I heard Bran's car pull into the driveway and could feel his worry and fear through our mate bond. He ran inside, and I tried to ask him what he was doing but he ran up the stairs. I followed at a walk, and found him in our shared bedroom packing clothes and necessities. "What is going on?" I asked, curious. "Not like you would care. Go bully your Texan," he said harshly. I huffed. "Fine." I turned and went back downstairs to keep chopping vegetables. When Charlotte inquired about Bran, I shook my head and gave her an 'I'll tell you later' look. She nodded and deposited the last crepe skin onto a plate. She then put oil in the pan to heat for cooking the steak. Bran came running down the stairs with a suitcase as I heard Charles's truck pull up. Bran ran out the door. I heard Charles's truck leave and let out a breath. "He's worried about something he said I wouldn't care about. He told me to 'go bully my Texan' which I suppose means you," I told Charlotte. "Ah. Want to go shopping in Missoula tomorrow or the day after?" She asked me, perfectly innocent. She was right. I could run away and not come back. I nodded. "I've just about had enough of this for one lifetime," I said. "I'll start packing after dinner." And I won't be coming back.