Redtail Rise are we living a life that is worth the harm

That will be his choice, Aventus replied, pulling his forepaws closer to his body in the snow. It was entirely possible Atreus was happier elsewhere, and if that was the case, Aventus could hardly tear that away from him. He had lived his entire life under the scrutiny of his father, whom he had sought to impress no matter how much he internally disagreed. It would be all too easy to do the same to his son, but he did not want that.

I just need to know that he is safe. Not being happy is only one reason he would stay away. You know we have enemies. They were few, but they were the sort who would stop at nothing to harm a child of Merrick. Or a grandchild of Merrick. His sons knew very little about their grandfather, but it would not be hard to work out the family resemblance in bearing if not physical appearance.

Sighing, he glanced up at his sister and asked, did you know you wanted children?