Silver Creek Give us a smile, and go on your way

Once they reached Lilah's den, she felt more comfortable, and thought that maybe she should remain outside as a sentinel, figuring that Grayson would be along at some point to talk to her. She had a feeling that Grayson and Lilah's conflict wasn't over yet and that they would need to sort things out- and while she didn't want to be present for that, she wasn't yet relieved of her duty, she figured she ought to stick around until she was. She poked her head inside Lilah's den tentatively at first when she heard her begin to speak, and when she realized that Lilah actually wanted a conversation, she tip toed inside. 

She was overwhelmed by all the information that Lilah chose to share with her, and wasn't sure if she should be empathizing with her pack sister, as she was saying things which weren't necessarily kind toward their alpha. Her expression was fairly bewildered, though she did occasionally show a glimpse of empathy now and again, whenever Lilah said something she could identify with. She hated to think that Lilah had been taunted as she'd grown up, and that the males back in Grayson's family's pack had been so uncaring as to tease her and take away her self worth. 

She went on to explain about a new member of their little pack, and it sounded to Oryx as though she was jealous. This new female, apparently, had caught Grayson's eye, and apparently Lilah had sought that attention for herself. She might have known better than to bring a stunner to their pack- given the fact that the females were judged on character, but also on their looks- but then again, it was what they were expected to do- take care of each other. She felt sorry for Lilah- until she began to explain that she had stepped up to confront Grayson. 

No wonder he had spoken sharp words to her, if she had done something so bold. Oryx frowned softly, ears turning back. What was she supposed to say now? Grayson had indeed specified that she should more or less stay hidden, and Oryx didn't like that thought...Would he do that to all of them? All she could do was try and defend their alpha, without making it seem like she disagreed with Lilah's hurt feelings. "He wants you safe...He didn't know your friend. He's still protecting you." She said, hoping that she might be reassured by those words. If that failed, then she had one other angle. "Is this...Your first heat?" She asked, her voice a hushed whisper. These topics were safe among women- but she would hate to think a male might overhear her.