Much to say

She leaned against him, and he rested his head gently atop of hers. He did not know what changed would come with her family. He was under no illusions - he had chased Deathbelle away. He could not help but wonder where she was now, and what she was going through. He had no intention of chasing Venom away as well. She was temporary Empress over Ashen, and he needed to be a support structure she could rely upon.

He scoffed with her, knowing many of her wolves had not been the support the Empire needed. What they did need, was to be whipped into shape. “We would need to work out the particulars, I haven’t anything solid yet. Just a desire to ensure the freedom of my people. To build a friendship between yours and mine that will last the ages. Before we get much further, however, I need to speak to Deathbelle. I would not want her to think I’m going behind her back” he explained.