Eye of the tiger

His snort startled her, it wasn't a sound that she was really expecting to hear from him. Ears quivered in alarm, her face growing taunt for a moment before she relaxed at his statement. She had always had a feeling that Valentine was possessive of what was his, but those words pretty much confirmed it. And yet, even though it might frighten others, it calmed her. She knew that she was safe here, and that no matter what that Imperium was her home. Shoulders slumped slightly as she grew weary, her anger having drawn almost everything out of her. "Its a lot of consolation, really. I know that I am safe here, I have never doubted that. But now I feel more secure... if that makes any sense." she offered awkwardly. She still felt bad for snapping like that, even though it wasn't directed at him it had still been near him. Mercy had a lot of respect for this man, and showing him that had been a bit of a downfall.

The more her alpha spoke, the more at ease she felt. Visibly her body started to relax, until she flopped down on to her belly. Pale head rested on her paws as purple eyes looked all the way up at the mountain of a man, waiting for him to finish his thought. He seemed to be hunting for the right words, trying to place a few thoughts together. But when he did, she found herself nodding along with him. "Exactly. Just because they were one way doesn't mean that I have to flow through the same path. I have my own choices and dreams, and my past just... holds me back. I don't want to be ruled by it any longer. I have this pack, you, and Revenge is here with me. Really, what more could I ask for?" It wasn't a question that really had an answer, but just thoughts. Raising her head off her paws, her elongated tail thumped on the earth a few times. Man, this really had made her feel better.

Valentine however, was not done. He went on to explain that he was here for her, even though he was her alpha. The girl giggled, a true smile spreading wide across her face. "I really appreciate it Valentine, there are not many wolves that I have come to lean on. I am sure Revenge's shoulder will soon grow weary," she teased. "and if you ever need someone to bite the appendages off of anyone, you know to call me."