smokescreen [samael]

She turned and it was almost obvious to him what she immediately thought, Her voice and facial features said it. She thought he was some monster that had hurt someone undeserving most likely. he kept his face blamk though, she could dote over his appearance if she wanted but every scar was a reminder to him that he was doing the right thing for his family. Gabe would never have to fear his sexuality again, and neither would any other. None of his children would be killed again. He had built his throne with his own scars and the blood of his "father".

His haunches lowered into the snow. a breif explanation flew from his lips, a hushed voice coming from him for once. "Abba no longer lives. Any child of mine will no longer have to cower in fear from a man who placed himself among the gods." He turned his face from her to the forest. Its silence was typical in this season but made him feel more alone. HAd Lirika even seen their daughter's face? Did she know the threats Abba had cast to his family? It was unlikely.

"Things between us need settled Lirika. I go to challenge for a pack soon, and i want no ill feelings from you or any other than the one i challenge." Nonchalance was the tone he gave.