Meadowlark Prairie Surprise!

She listened, though Althalia was wrong. Nemesis did not know. She did not know if she could trust her sister's judgement, from the past to the present, there had been nothing in between to base her judgement upon. The last time she had laid eyes on the younger, she had been but a child. That was clearly not the case any longer, and she did not know where she stood entirely. 

However, with each word, she come to understood that the other male meant a great deal to Althalia, and killing it now would ensure a genuine resentment from her sister who she had just acquired once more. It was a risk she could not take, sadly. Her eyes did not move from Harley as she spoke to her mate, for they could not even if she wanted to. There was something about her gaze on him that assured his demise, that despite her love for her sister, her hate for her companion who had tethered himself to their family far exceeded that. They could not be whole with a tag along, she was sure of that. If it was not for the fact it would destroy her sister, she would end Harley where he stood.

"He.." She hesitated, for her next words would seal the deal, at least, for now. "No, he has not hurt me.." her voice did not come as defiante as she would have liked to pretend, though she knew Kove would understand. "... yet," it was under her breath the last part came, for even she was not entirely certain this strange man could be trusted, and she had no plans to anytime soon. She put her family first, no matter her own desires. None could blame her for being overly cautious, and in her state, it was completely warranted. If one thing was for certain, she had no wish to be alone with Harley, for it was not only her life that would be put at risk if something where to happen. 

"You will speak with my co-leader, Damien. He will judge your stay," The dark woods was not hers alone, and she would not pretend it to be. Whatever Damien decreed, she would keep in mind for they were to be a partnership, rather than a one-sided ruling. However, he did not have much sway on her actions, for he was not her boss. He never would be; no matter his blood entitlement to the throne and how high he envisioned himself sitting on it. After Burke, Nemesis followed no-one, for all rulers were bound to become corrupt, and she would have no part in it.