Noctisardor Bypass I would any day die for you.

Paarthurnax' heart was heavy, and although she tried to hide her frustration, it marred her lovely features. And so in attempt to hide her emotions, the crimson wolfess continued to gaze ahead as silence lingered between she and her sterling mate. What he said surprised her, however, and the irritation on her face melted away to reveal her curiosity, and Paar turned her head to raise her fiery gaze and meet the steely eyes of her partner. Did he mean that the Alphess position was safe, until she was fit enough to rise and claim it herself? And what if he did not deem her suitable, and cast her aside in favour of a prettier, stronger bride? Blinking with uncertainty, she responded: "only a wife of a Shah could lead at his side, too."

It was then that her expression dipped, clouded by something subtly solemn. "But my father had many partners. It was the responsibility of the females to fight among themselves to be Shabanu" Shadow had promised her that he would pursue no other females, but truthfully she was afraid that he might be easily swayed by those who might seek to tempt him. She had grown up around men whose purpose was to collect a harem and although it was wrong of her, Paarthurnax was worries that all males had a similar frame of mind.

As though sensing her discomfort, the since brute leaned in close to touch his muzzle to the fine ivory fur of her neck. Paarthurnax closed her eyes then, letting her concerns seep away as she focused on the affectionate gesture, and purled softly as he nibbled at a few stay stands of alabaster. "Forgive my determination, my love. I am a dreamer, and I want to be someone that my children can look up to."