The sound of approaching paw-steps made her snap her lowered head upwards, scarlet eyes spotting the vibrant russet coat of the alpha. Oh, it was Leo. Just the sight of him increased the anxious feelings inside of her. Had she done something wrong? Was she not being as active as it was expected? Surely those weren't the cases. She was new, after all. Perhaps he just wanted to check on her, see how she was settling into the pack. A part of her didn't feel like talking to anyone; she just wanted to shut everyone out. However, as her friend had told her, she had to be strong. She could continue with her life. Talking with someone could help take her mind off of everything, even if that someone was the leader.
As he approached her, he greeted her, and she thought that was going to be it until he seemed to pick up the change in her mood. With concern in his voice, he asked if everything was alright and how she was settling in. She nervously swallowed, feeling the gulp slither down her dry throat. Sweat seeped from her forehead. What was she to say? Was she supposed to tell him her problems - what had happened to Borealis? She didn't exactly trust him, to be honest. Well, she did, for he was the King, but not someone she felt comfortable telling her private dilemmas. "Hi, I mean, hello, Leo," she fumbled on her own words, reminding herself that she wasn't casually talking to her friend. This was the alpha. "I-I'm alright," she answered with a forced smile and a hoarse voice. "How are you today?"
