The moment that makes or breaks great men

The Warlord had known that their children that most recently joined adulthood had been his last. He was getting on in age, and he and Zee had entered a part of their relationship where companionship was more important then intimacy. Especially after what his wife has suffered at the hands of others.

The news Zee had given him had left him reeling, and he knew, he knew absolutely that this was his last. He wanted to do this right, to do it better. He wanted to be their father first and their alpha second. It was this knowledge that drove him to Azure. That had him lifting his muzzle and howling for his son. A wry smile twisted his lips, for he knew Azure would enjoy this chance to truly lead. To lead absolutely, without looking to the Warlord for agreement. Here would be his greatest test, but the truth was, he was proud of Azure. He was proud of who Azure had become and all he had done for the pack and family. He had thought he would need Mortis to balance him, but while his Winged son had been a disappointment, Azure had outshone expectations.