The clock is ticking faster, as we live

Venom was hardly set to despair at the revelation that her neighbors had suddenly become disbanded. They had been quiet as of late, and the news hardly surprised her. They had seemed to keep to themselves more than even Venom and Ashen had. Losing a pack that was quite literally snuggled up beside them without being allies would be water off the Empress’s back. Of course the commotion would also draw a crowd.

The white gloved Empress hung back closer to the border of the rocks as she took stock of who exactly had shown up here today. She recognized a few good friends, but the majority of the wolves were strangers to her. Another fact that came as no surprise. Venom and Ashen kept to themselves and didn’t stick their noses into each other's business. However, being right next door the Empress had little excuse not to show her face.

She missed most of the banter between parties by the time she made her own approach. She could be mistaken for anything but a challenger as she meandered closer to where Sirius and Artorias were already sitting. "Gentlemen.” She greed softly as her sunset gaze again roved the gathering wolves. Most could be assumed alphas themselves but they were not the only ones gathered.

"Venom"