"He tried to lie to me," the Cruor Queen crooned softly as Vivaan moved about her, trailing pricking kisses up her neck and ear; she shuddered softly, aiming a nip at his throat. "Then he told me he was leaving our father, not me," this was a soft snarl, fiery eyes narrowing. It was clear she was still bitter about it — she still wasn't over it. She wondered if she ever would be. Then, she snorted, "He said, he sought a new life here." A derisive laugh. "A new life alone. As if any other woman would take him!" No... no one but Vex would ever want Vorilye.
Then, Vivaan pulled away, and a sharp part whine, part growl escaped her muzzle — she did not want him to move away. When he did, she felt... empty. Vex would never admit this, of course. She simply moved back towards him, to settle at his side. Then, she sighed softly. "But, there is better news. I've made us allies — they are the Saints, they live above us and to the east, but the entrance to their land is east of the sweep. Their leader, Fury, and I have agreed that both packs are welcome in each other's hunting grounds and claimed territory. We're to arrange a hunt, soon."
Vex found herself disagreeing with almost everything Vivaan had to say. Her lips twitched down into a scowl as she questioned sardonically, "What am I to do, make Vorilye my prisoner? No... no... not after everything he's done." Not after leaving her. He would have to suffer, but not as a prisoner. No, Vorilye would see a slow death by her hand. "He is no Cruor. He abandoned his family — he is not fit to carry the name Cruor."
Vivaan did not seem to take her good news well; he gave a whine, nipping at the nape of her neck. It made her hackles bristle, and she snapped, "The Dominion belongs to me, Vivaan. I will do with it as I please." Then, she loosed a low growl, partly at herself. She relented, "But... you are right. It should have been a discussion. You are my right hand, after all..." And she could not afford to lose him. Vex sighed softly, then swiped her tongue across his muzzle, murmuring, "It was happenstance that I met Fury; I was travelling. There was no time to summon you."