Stone Circle Is it really that much of a surprise?

The words that flooded Ira were no surprise. She had her suspicions for quite a long time now, and the night festivities of the gathering Yule only confirmed her thoughts. Now, of course, there was no doubt, the two were mates. Her father urged her to speak her mind even if she was upset, but it was never simple was it? There was a lot she could say, all of which would likely be deemed inappropriate to say to the alpha pair. She liked Valette, but now it was not her say to disagree with her decision. Worst of all, Greyback was now in a position Ira had to recognize.

Sure her interactions have improved with the male, but there were still repressed emotions circling her head. Ira never really was one to spill her thoughts or talk about her feelings. It was rare to have a conversation that did not focus on the pack, and you could bet your ass she was not going to start spilling now. Her thoughts shifted to the boy next to her. He shared a similar pain and now he was in the same situation as she, except Merrit had a lot less time to accept this change in his life. No, he was still mad and grieving over his father, this was just prodding the open wound. Like it or not, they were all family now and Ira would be there for him if he chose to open up to her again.

There was still a hopeful golden gaze glued to her fur and as time moved on Ira found it more and more annoying. If he was looking for her approval he would have to look elsewhere. She couldn't approve, but she could make a promise. Ira locked her gaze with her father still holding a stone stare, although if he looked closely he might make out a slight difference, what she really felt. What she wished she could say. If you leave her I will personally hunt you down. Alas, she could not say that to her alpha, so instead, she offered a simple Congratulations  before turning to return to her patrol.