By The Gods

A soft smile was offered when she heard he was thankful Serene was not violated in such a way. It was sweet, she thought, that Malleus was upset about what had transpired between her and the demon. It almost felt as if he cared about her, perhaps in only a friend way but still, he cared what happened to her. That was worth at the very least a smile. "Thank you, I consider myself very lucky. I thank the Gods for sparing me from such a fate." Her gaze lifted upwards as she imagined the Gods smiling down upon her. But it left her wondering if this was a lesson to be learned, and perhaps a sign that the Gods wanted the fawn woman to bring life into this world, and perhaps they were growing impatient with her. It was a thought she had many times over since leaving that cursed place. But she still wanted more than just a breeding, she wanted a relationship and she would argue that to the Gods if she could.

His next words caught her off guard. Amber orbs widened at the offer, a bit dazed by the sudden opportunity before her. Malleus.... was asking her to join his pack, for protection at the very least. She didn't know what to say, and yet she had a million things to ask. Serene had never been a part of a pack, she would not know the first thing to their customs or their lifestyle. She would need constant guidance, someone to show her the ropes and help her get into the swing of things. But was he really willing to let her join? Become a part of his pack and family? Serene thought of the silver man as a friend, but did they really know each other enough for this? She felt so many emotions, so much to think over... she didn't know where to begin. "A-are you asking me to join you, Malleus?" Her eyes were hard and serious, looking for absolute and certainty that this was the offer he was making. She didn't want to be the fool who misunderstood.

She was quick to add on more in her nervous state. "Because you know I've never been in a pack before, and although I would be eternally grateful, it would be such a burden on you." It was truth, for even if she did not know what would be required of her, she knew what would be required of him. Their lessons on The Fallen God would have to spread to include lessons on pack law and standards. She was hopeful though, that the offer was true and a whole new life await her. Life where she could wake up and say good morning to wolves she cared for, where she could feel safe and never alone. Maybe meet a wolf she can really care for, maybe settle down and have the litter the Gods had been asking for.