expand the empire

”Hello, Hari. You’re words are always too sweet.” She said affectionately, but refrained from offering her physical touch as they started to speak on the state of Ashen. Deathbelle perked her mismatched ears and listened as each council took their turn to speak. There was little surprise that Sirius was the first to mention outward expansion, but it seemed for a moment the consensus was to create a second pack. It would indeed give them more resources faster than trying to siege for more land.

And then Pandora appeared out of the shadows, making commands as though she had the authority to make any decision in a group of the highest ranking wolves in the pack. Deathbelle perked her brows at her half sister’s words, hoping that she was misinterpreting the insult perceived in her words. ”Thank you for your input, Pandora. But your criticisms are unwanted. It is in the nature of the Klein to build and expand.” She looked to Hela as she agreed with Pandora. ”Being prepared for tomorrow is better than rushing today.” She didn’t expect Archon’s next words.

Her eyes widened as he criticized Hannibal, and her brows furrowed as she tried to interrupt his deep voice. ”Silence, Archon. Now is not the time.” Internally she appreciated his undying support. Pandora’s harsh gaze and emphasized speech on the rightful heir had Deathbelle wondering if she had any loyalty to her at all. Hannibal was indeed the rightful heir of their father’s kingdom. However, those lands were long dead and gone. Deathbelle grasped her very own kingdom and built it with her own paws. She took her brother at her side because she found his council priceless. She would allow him to defend himself to Archon’s words. ”I believe it is in our best interest right now, to simply expand our field of influence with Hannibal as the leader of a second pack.”