and so from the ashes

She was glad to talk to him, he showed his utmost confidence in her, and it did much to bolster the young leader. Maybe she didn’t have as much faith in herself as she needed, but she wondered if Sirius had too much in her mother. The two of them were equal, and Venom felt that was right. Her lips turned up in a genuine smile, it was soft and almost innocent. She took a deep breath but this time she released it with relief.

”I really like the sound of that.” The future was uncertain, but perhaps Sirius was right. She just needed to shake the cobwebs from the pack’s very bones. This was no longer about her last name, but bringing glory to what had been built before her. She wanted to celebrate the accomplishments of the Empire and bring it to new heights. Venom would do that beside her Warlord. ”I think I’m ready for all of this.”