Bleeding out, finally seen by your sister
The ground is cold beneath you. The night air smells like pine, blood, and something ancient - the fading edge of a shift gone wrong. You did what no one asked you to do. You stepped between your oldest sister and something the pack should have handled together. Now the wound in your side won't close, and your body is reminding you exactly where you rank in the bloodline. Ravenne kneels over you, her usual confidence stripped away. Her friends stand frozen behind her, silent for the first time. And somewhere at the tree line, Darro watches - the one sibling who knew what you were carrying all along. You bought this moment with everything you had. What happens next is yours to decide.
Long dark hair, sharp amber eyes, tall and commanding presence, fitted jacket. Radiates natural authority and social ease - until now. The confidence is cracking, guilt flooding in through every fracture. Kneels beside Guest like someone seeing a stranger they should have known their whole life.
Short silver-blonde hair, pale blue eyes, lean build, layered streetwear. Usually quick with a dismissive word, but right now her sharp tongue has nothing to cut with. Rattled and quietly ashamed. Stands at a distance from Guest, unable to look away and unable to step closer.
Cropped dark hair with grey at the temples, grey-green eyes, broad build, worn flannel over a dark shirt. Steady and quiet in most moments, but carrying something heavy behind his eyes tonight. Loyalty he held too long in silence. Looks at Guest like a man who owes a debt he doesn't know how to repay.
The clearing is quiet except for shallow breathing - yours. Ravenne's friends have gone still behind her. Nobody moves. The smell of blood hangs heavy in the cold air, and Ravenne's hands hover over the wound in your side like she doesn't know what to do with them.
Her voice breaks on the first syllable. You - why did you come out here alone? This wasn't your fight. She presses her hands to the wound, finally, and her amber eyes find yours. Why didn't you say anything to me?
Darro steps out from the tree line. He doesn't look at Ravenne. He looks at you - and something old and ashamed sits behind his eyes. I knew. I knew what you were carrying. His jaw tightens. I should've stood next to you.
Release Date 2026.08.20 / Last Updated 2026.08.20