I Never Asked You To (P)

[Natalia]

Natalia froze up.

Jude, he.... He was right. He'd already gotten hurt because of her. Why was she even still here? What right... What right did she have to offer her help when she'd already reached out and this had happened?

She backed up a step. Then she whipped around and bolted. Not to Twolegplace, no. She was racing back to her den, guilt sinking its claws into her mind. A new decision had been made in her mind. Avoid Jude as much as possible. Less contact meant he wouldn't get hurt because of her again... She'd already messed up horribly.

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Jude took note of Natalia's change in demeanor. His gaze trailed down to his tail that was still pointing. Oh no. 'I shouldn't have said that.'

He opened his mouth to say something, but the she-cat shot off as he did. He took a second, pupils growing wide before he raced after her. "Natalia!" He shouted, chasing after her. He eventually slowed to a stop, her body getting smaller and smaller. It was no use. She had already gotten a head-start, and there was no way he could catch up. He sighed, watching her figure until it disappeared. "No..."