Noctisardor Bypass And disappointment disappears overnight

"I hope they are safe," was all Artyom could offer, though his heart felt heavy, "wherever they are.". Terance had given him a place and purpose during his time at Lost Creek Hollow and the fondness he felt for the raven Alpha had never faded.

He regarded Arbiter gently, though her own expression dud not soften. She'd always been a solid wolfess, and it bothered him that she appeared only angered by the absence of her mate and son - as though they'd vanished without a trace just to scorn her. Still, it was not Artyom's place to judge, and he held his tongue until the Legion leader moved to change the subject. 

"We are," he answered, "Dawn, my mate, delivered our litter recently - two girls and two boys. They are thriving." He smiled hopefully at then, despite his quiet reluctance to share such good news following Arbiter's misfortune.