Lake Rodney life on the road

Her gaze sparked angrily, and she stated flatly, "you cannot decide that for me"  She did not take kindly to anyone restraining her movements, and even her own father's rules were sometimes bent or twisted. Her hawk-like gaze relaxed in the slightest when he offered a silent apology, tension deflating. She sighed, apologetic in turn; she knew that it was not out of spite that he said what he did. She dipped her head, getting home was more important.

Her gaze narrowed again, and she was quick to reply; "no. if the pack cannot spare Pema or me, it can't spare you. we're equals."  She regarded him as if she dared him to challenge that sentiment, one she firmly believed. She wasn't sure if she was willing to give up her original plan, but she certainly wouldn't have Aditya thinking himself lesser.