the hard truth

Her father was so ill that it frightened her. She didn't want to leave him for longer than required to catch a meal, or gather water from the lake, yet she knew that a meeting with her alphess was necessary. She had been meaning to meet with Roman for a while now, since her return to Tortuga, but hadn't found the chance. Then with Flamesong's sudden decrease in health, the poor girl was exhausted on her paws.

With thoughts of her future and worry for her family, Melody would seek out the den of the alabaster dame who had once accepted her into the ranks of her beloved pack. It seemed she no longer had trust in the secondary alphess of the pack, for her opinions of the family were tainted by her experience with Flamesong. It was really too bad.

The tri-colored girl reached Roman's den without any trouble. The scent of the pregnant dame was heavy in the air surrounding her nesting grounds. The thought of the future royal children made Melody smile. There was just something about youth that gave her hope. She hoped she would get the chance to meet them when they were born! She would have to make sure to visit upon hearing the news. Anything to keep her mind off of her father was a good distraction.

In the meantime, Melody would sit outside of her ruler's den and let a soft, respectful bark escape from her maw. "Roman?" She would call, hoping that the queen was not asleep.