Golden Glade After Midnight (3/5)

Alder noticed Sylvas' gaze reach to the trees, and the smile upon his Gentry's maw brought a peal of soft laughter from the King. Hopefully, he and Eden would settle well here, especially with pups on the way. They seemed to be doing well, despite Alyssum's death and only one mate being accepted into the Inner Circle so far. 

                     "It is beautiful, isn't it? I didn't know it'd look this way when we found it, and the name of Royal Fire Court was picked when Aspen and I were still subordinates, but it sure is fitting."

The pair padded on, each of them taking their place easily - his newest friend was quiet, at first, allowed the ruler to speak, but afterwards Alder could tell his words sunk deep. Tails wagged, faces were smiling, and advice was taken - The King was silent as Streiter spoke, listening and watching him intently. The thank was, as always, enflating; it made him feel good to realize he'd changed, he no longer conned and hurt people. 

                                                         "I trust that you won't. You, Eden and your pups will forever be welcome here, and it's my hope that our families will blend. Your pups are as important as my own to the Court, and everyone here is happy to pull their weight for each other. Congrats to you, too, y'know - these late nights are rare once you have pups, so enjoy them now."

Winking, a grin again split his marred face. He was proud of the life that he'd made for not just himselves, but other families in need.