Dancing with The Beast.

Drashiel remained silent through the exchange. The prince had nothing to add on the matter and used this opportunity merely to take everything in. To observe how his father handled such a delicate matter and how his sister Athena would react. How would this interaction weigh on their future? Gleaming peridot eyes took it all in quietly. Athena, no doubt, had already guessed that a few members of the pack were leaving but Drashiel didn't really feel any guilt on his decision. He had his own ambitions after all and the unthinkable chance to learn from a true master. Drashiel needed to become more than he was and separating from Glaciem was finally the chance to do so.


Drashiel's breathing shifted ever so slightly as Isardis named him heir. His heart thrummed in his chest with the weight of the title and the excitement it brought blossoming into his bosom. Heir. Drashiel had never expected this moment to happen even as he strode blindly in his ambitions, waiting for the perfect opportunity. Finally? things were starting to go his way. He would not let Isardis down. He would learn the art of the ruler and emerge from his roguish ways into a king that all of Alacritis would either respect or fear.


Argent was to be taken as his queen. Drashiel made note to observe her as well. Particularly the way she moved and the way she fought. He would need to excel as a fighter to defend the pack and earn the respect of his pack members, especially if he were to ever entertain thoughts of leading. There was also the likely scenario that he would have to defend his title as heir. He was not Argent's son and it was very possible that if Isardis and Argent had a litter one of their offspring might take his title.


Movement, the boy turned his head to gaze at Sal'krie as she entered the pack. He offered a soft smile, doubtful if she'd return it. He had more or less forced her to be his but they were friends! And they had loved each other once. Those bonds would rekindle in time of that he was sure. And in that time he would find what she felt he lacked.



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