Phoenix Maplewood Forward, the Light Brigade!

@Saena, I know you wanted to pull out of the meeting this round, bt I don't think Reek would want to leave things just yet.

With warband assembled and meeting concluded, Reek felt a quaver in the pit of his stomach. A creeping unease washed over him, and while the other wolves shifted and some made their leave, Reek remained firmly rooted to the spot. There he waited until he could get a moment alone with his mate and co-alpha. However, after seeing that he may not get the opportunity, Reek's paws guided him forward and to his mate's side.

There he leaned in close and whispered, "Are you sure you want to lead the charge?" Their warband, he was sure would be victorious, but it did not travel without danger. This danger was not something Reek would subject his family to voluntarily. "I can't stop you," he continued, "I won't stop you, but I don't want you hurt again." Reek knew he could not make Saena's decisions for her, she was a headstrong creature at heart, but he wouldn't be doing his duty as a husband if he at least didn't try to make her reconsider.