Stone Circle A girl worth fighting for

She was glad her daughter was okay. She nosed over her and showered her with licks to make sure her daughter would feel better. She understood that the pup growled at her. Valette actually liked that. It meant Steph was brave enough to still stand up for herself. Valette wanted to keep Steph close but then Murdock stepped closer. He seemed genuinely glad that the pup was safe but she felt weird that he asked her for a kiss also. It felt out of context. He wasn't her father, not even an uncle. Before he would keep his distance. Valette didn't realize how close Murdock was with Steph. She was not sure if she was fully okay with that yet.

"Luckily she seems okay. Which means that you did a good job, Murdock," she spoke and offered him a quick smile. "You should get that shoulder looked at," she stated to him. "Steph, we should go home. Make sure to check you up and tell your siblings to watch out." She nudged Steph softly to coax her to the den.