all we ever knew

Hannibal had finished his late afternoon patrol through the territory. The Right Hand checked up on the food stores, a few resting pack members, Banshee, as well as some of the more trafficked borders to check for foreign scents. He would likely ensue another patrol in a few hours when the pack was a bit more lively and the moon was high. Perhaps a bit of hunting with Banshee as well, there was no set agenda. But, as he slinked towards the Ashen Abode the male noticed his leader's fresh scent  traveling towards the beach. Her fresh tracks could be seen as well. Hannibal slowed his steps and focused on the smells. It seemed to him she was alone for the time being. Curiosity spiked within the albino's mind as well as thoughts of the impending subjects they would need to discuss.

As the Klein Prince followed her path he thought over what he would need to tell her of. First of all, he would report that their borders and food piles were doing just dandy. But, he would also need to inform her of the duty he performed with Circe. It had been the Abraxas' idea. Archon and Circe decided mingling the bloodlines beyond Belle's litter would be beneficial and the beast had agreed. This meant, if their precious God willed, that Circe may be showing signs of pregnancy soon. Belle's litter could potentially have some royal cousins to grow up with. The thought made Hannibal's heart swell but ache all the same. Each time he thought over another potential litter of his own he thought of his missing spawn Rec and Mordi.

Hannibal shook the negative thoughts as his eyes settled upon the delightful sight of his Empress sun bathing. A pale gaze swept across the rocky shore and took note that she was in fact alone, as far as he could see. The albino moved to grow closer while carefully placing his large paws upon the sea sprayed boulders. The Klein was not silent in his approach for he wouldn't wish to spook his expecting sister. "Empress.." A sly smile slipped across his pink moist lips with ease. Tips of his ivory fangs could be seen. "How are you feeling?" Perhaps the most important question. One of which was asked a lot but Belle carried pure royalty in her belly. If they did not make it he was pretty sure the entire pack would be heart broken.