Since you've been gone...

Warmth, it filled her heart and face with a smile. She had been so worried about the youth, she had told her she would care for her and had unfortunately had her paws full from the responsibility of helping her new king accept all the wolves into the pack. She followed the aroma of poppy for a while. She had heard the new of Ozz attempting to steal her. She was concerned that her adoptive daughter may have acquired some injuries and desired to see her for herself. She heard the whisper of words on the wind. So unsure, so lost, and it almost broke her heart. She moved like liquid shadow from what seemed like nowhere and was beside the child quickly.

?Yes, I am here. I am so sorry I was not there to watch our king fight for you. I am only grateful he won the battle and brought you back home. Are you all right? Did she hurt you?? she questioned, her gaze roving over her body for any signs of wounds. She wanted blood for what had happened to her. For the possible fear she had endured and the possible trauma. She was a daughter, regardless if she was not her blood, and she would destroy anything that hurt her children.