I love you | this | much

What should have been a peaceful day napping near the spring was rudely interrupted. The howl came, loud and clear, and the rainbow marked woman would lift her head, her nostrils flaring. A call to death, to fight. Her body quivered, will flowing within. She would rise, gaze shifting to Dione. She would creep closer, though still a respectful distance from the alphess of her pack. Her body gave a quiver, fighting urge to fight or to flee. Something deep within her subconscious hinted at flight... of running as far away as she could. Some part of her inner child... afraid. This had happened before... death marching on her family. It made her spine prickle with agitation, and within the dark beast's eyes tears formed. She understood the danger... Dione and Novaro... being their alphas... were in the largest part of it.

She was indirectly given orders -- to go with the children. Keep them safe. Rainbow felt her heart go to the little ones, her eyes falling on each of the odd colored babus. They would need her now... just in case... Rainbow would shake her head. No. She mustn't think like that! She mustn't! This would not be a repeat of her parents and Spencer. Celeste and Nox forbid it! The woman would let her gaze meet that of tiny horned woman. So much smaller than she, yet so strong. Rainbow would dip her head low, respect written in her body language.

"Stand strong, Dione... Novaro. Show them the strength, the beauty, and will of Lydovne." The female would let out a soft sigh, her eyes searching for Dione's own as her ears laid back. They were the closest thing to family she had right now... was she really going to lose them?