with one headlight

Sirius need not worry, he was not in any way the cause of the end in their intimate relationship. Iolaire and the Empress would remain friends, another wolf to rely on and care about. Change was what it was, and though different Deathbelle still loved her. She knew Sirius cared for them both as well, and him keeping his unsettled feelings about them to himself had been appreciated. Belle needed the experience and closeness in the moment, and he allowed her the peace.

Sirius gave his condolences, and made sure that she knew he would help her create the path she wanted, all she had to do was ask it of him. ”I know,” she teased him back as she swam in his thick fur. Deathbelle sighed heavily against him, it wasn’t that she didn’t want to be with Iolaire. She did. Having the woman as her partner wasn’t right for the Empire. She was a stepping stone but would always have a place in the Empress’s heart. ”I”ll keep your offer in mind, hopefully the future is bright.” There was a hint of a smile in her voice. Iolaire helped her learn to love again, and maybe she found the one who she was always meant to be with.