Chapter 18
The heartbeat of Airpaw lightly pattered on Shadowpaw's leg, the she-cat's head was rested on his paw and her breath was level from a deep sleep. Shadowpaw had watched Cliffpaw and Rabbitpaw's warrior ceremony with Airpaw close to his side as they watched. Galestar had decided to name them Clifffall and Rabbitbreeze. The ceremony soon shifted when Flowertail announced that she was expecting Strippedpelt's kits.
Shadowpaw sighed and looked as Galestar and Fallowfur left into the leader's den. Shadowpaw only had two days left to make is Clanmates that he was innocent…they still believed that he killed Scar. The apprentice sighed…knowing he had already lost the deal and looked down at Airpaw who was sleeping on his paws.
Leaning down, he licked the she-cat's cheek and laid his head next to hers. Airpaw purred and nuzzled her face deep into Shadowpaw's neck fur. The tom felt a wave of sadness wash over him…he took the time to breathe in the scent of Airpaw. His only friend…he probably would never get to see again.
Shadowpaw purred and let the moonlight glow on their pelts as they enjoyed each other's company in the shelter of the apprentice's den. Shadowpaw knew his life would never be the same again when he was exiled.
"I'm sorry. " Whispered Shadowpaw softly in Airpaw's ear, his heart aching. "I'm sorry."