Authors note: I AM SO SORRY IT TOOK THIS LONG TO PUT THIS UP! I've been under a lot of stress and I got grounded last weekend as well .. But now I'm back and I plan on really moving forward with this :) hope ya'll enjoy

Drizzt calms me when I speak with him. I don't know why I he seems to hold back his thoughts sometimes, though. It can be quite frustrating.

We manage to finish camp as the four come back to the place. Wulfgar seems to have some regret on his face and, to my surprise, he comes up and hugs me.

"Wulfgar,"

"I'm…" he sighs a remorseful sigh and pushes me gently away, his hands still on my shoulders. "I love you. And I-I'm sorry." I breath out a small a semi-shocked sigh. He's let go of his pride, finally.

Unfortunately I know all to well it will not be for long.

"You are a woman any man would be lucky to ow-" he stopped himself "love and have as his wife forever. Please, forgive me. We are to be as equals, that's how it should be." My eyes shoot quickly to Drizzt then back to Wulfgars face. Drizzt looks smugly at me and has crossed his arms across his chest.

"Wulfgar…" I start flabbergasted. I smile. "Love, I forgive ye." father lets out a cry of triumph

"well done, me boy, well done. Finally let go of yer pride. Look what a good thing that can be." he laughs aloud, carrying forward a deer that looked to be killed with his own hands, or maybe Wulfgars.

"Aye, I'm glad he has come to his senses." I laugh aloud. He smiles but both I and Drizzt can tell that he is holding back so much right now. I decide against provoking him once more. My eyes meet Drizzts and he shrugs at me, taking a seat by the fire. Everyone else follows as my father guts the dear and prepares it to cook. Regis stares at the large buck with eyes large as saucers

"Wow, this looks quite amazing." Regis states aloud. "Looks like today's traveling isn't so bad after all."

"I can agree with ye on that, Regis." I say with a smile, feeling Wulfgars arm drape around my neck. I lie my head on his shoulder and I, suddenly, feel one thing I never feel around him.

Nothing… yes nothing. I don't feel anything and… its new. Usually when I am around him I have a serene peace wrapped around me, if only for a little while. But now?

Nothing

He strokes my arm tenderly and now I feel guilt. I don't know why I feel this way, but it makes me feel fear as well. I close my eyes and sigh, a fake loving sigh, fearing if I keep my eyes open that someone will notice my confusion. I know Drizzt will.

I don't seem to follow their conversation but catch bits and pieces of what sounds like a recap of the hunt, Regis throwing in his small comments that make everyone laugh.

"What did ye and Cattie do?" My father questions Drizzt.

"Talked, basically. I convinced her Wulfgar would come around soon enough. I could tell he was to that point when you trekked into the forest." I heard Wulfgar let out a small chuckle. He stops stroking my arm and I sigh, pondering what he may be thinking. Nobody notices the context of the sigh though.

I sit up and stretch, rubbing my eyes.

"Did you fall asleep so quickly?" Regis questions me. I yawn and shake my head no.

"No. Closing me eyes makes me dreary and restful. I think I may go for a walk to wake meself up right now."

"Are you sure you-" Wulfgar begins, but I cut him off before he can continue

"Yes. And I wish to go alone. I can take care of meself." I stand and face Wulfgar. He looks to the ground and I kiss his forehead. He's forcing himself not to say anything. I grab my bow and arrows and walk into the forest, thoughts raging through my already very confused mind.

It will be a long night.

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