Moonspear Sooner, or Later?

Harley cared not for his own safety, even after his loss against Lazarus the hybrid was confident he could protect Althaia. Everything went back to her, in his mind.
Was this what came over his father when his mother appeared? He'd always defended her, never said a bad word against her. Aunt Pam hadn't ever met her but said the way Jack talked about Quinn, even in their few meetings, he loved her. 
With a happy whine at her touch, the red-tipped man pressed his face gently against her muzzle and met her gaze. After a second, he reached out and started to preen the fur of herr neck and shoulder.