Sleeping Dragon the end of a bloodline

It was interesting to hear that at least one former companion still remained by Heda, and a relieved sigh came from the man. His ears flickered at the mention of Seregryn, and Tanja wonders how the fos goufa does with her training. There was a chance she could become the next Heda and the man was curious to know how one of their possible leaders was faring, but he does not voice his interest. "Are there any others that have come?" he instead asks, wondering if there were more names he could perhaps be familiar with. 

He turns to her then when she speaks about there being something else and the man couldn't help but wonder what she could possibly say next. Though the words she spoke were not was he was expecting and Tanja found himself no longer moving by her side. He stopped and shook his head thinking he must have heard her wrong. That had to be it, he had simply misunderstood, but the look on her face confirmed that he had in fact heard perfectly clear. He opened his mouth to speak but found himself lost for words. 

After a moment the only thing he could muster out between gritted teeth was a furious "what?" She knew the dangers of having a mate, she knew it was not accustomed and yet she had taken one anyway. These wolves she had counseling her had changed Heda. No, they had corrupted her, and Tanja couldn't help but have a feeling they would be the death of her.