I don't like this feeling

All Kotori wanted was for Iki’s Elysium mate to fall of a cliff and never get up again.  Petty? Maybe, but it would still be satisfying. “I’m respecting her choice,” the words bitten out gruffly after another minute.  The horned man had been quizzing himself for answers on what to do next but with his father showing some options, Kotori found it in him to voice the answer he had to go with.

“I hate her decision and the whole of this.  However, one of the things that make her wonderful is her determination to do whatever she feels is best for her pack.  She has a strength that has nothing to do with fighting.  She is every bit a princess in her appearance and strong spirit.  I won’t destroy what she’s set her focus on.” A slow exhale as he had to admit the words to himself, dropping his head a bit.

“So, I’m letting her go because she means so much to me.” Who knew life could be so twisted.  Who knew being a princess could have such a cost to it.  Kotori scoffed slightly at himself. “I was imagining pups, heirs, with her before I even told her of it.  Idiot.  If that other wolf ever hurts her though I’ll gut him.”  Alliances be damned if she was hurt.

"Kotori Fatalis"