Without you there

He knew exactly what she was going through, painful memories of finding his mother the morning after she'd passed would flood his mind. He'd not had a single soul to rely on after she'd gone, but it's not like she hadn't been expecting it. She'd prepared him to her fullest ability, and he'd moved on. Frith had done what his mother had said and would eventually find Novella. 


Still, he had shed the same tears and would hold her tightly to himself, trying to be a comfort to her. He'd feel the sadness himself, he might have gotten off on the wrong foot with Dutiron but he held a great respect for the man. For as long as she needed he would hold her, letting her cry as much as she wanted. Eventually he'd find that she was quieting. He'd kiss her softly as she caught her breath, questioning him quietly. He'd nuzzle her again, eager to be her light through such a dark time. rule one.. cry. He would sigh softly before answering, "Cry." She seemed to have found that one easily. "Then, when you're ready, move on. Life will keep on going. We have a pack to focus on, children that are growing up who will need us, like you needed your parents. It's our turn to take up their role." He'd whisper, only what came from his heart.