Raisa called for silence and Kaliska waited with baited breath. She had no strong attachement to Fugue and even less desire to share a pack with one who would rape a queen. As such she was fully ready to do whatever the queen asked just short of taking Fugue's life? that decision was for Raisa alone. But the alphess surprised her.
Kaliska's head titled to the side as she stared at the pale alphess in awe. Silence fell around them as she asked the pointed question. Was Fugue still a monster? Her gaze narrowed as it turned to the male, large ears intent on seeking out any signs of lying. She'd seen criminals break down in begging for forgiveness only to walk away laughing when they were turned loose.
He spoke long and earnestly and Kaliska turned away, back to Roman when he'd finished. He spoke truthfully as far as she could tell though it was still hard to think of him as safe. Could the monster be born again? What risk could he pose to the pups? She kept her mouth shut for once, uncertain how to respond.
