Redtail Rise vermillion

She had not expected immediacy, but now that he himself was decided, it was enough.  Redd would watch, and if New Snow chose outside, she would do what she needed.  The pack had no strength to care for those not their own, but more than enough to rally for themselves.  She had known he would understand.

Her posturing dropped, and noting his trepidation, she moved in with a friendly tail to whuffle reassuringly at his cheek.  Family.  She did not forget.  He was as much a staple of her life as Wealda had been, his mate as well.

His concern over the Caru she was not sure of, but she lipped at his nose, eyes containing a single plea.  Trust me.  Her pledge had been to protect.  She had granted this protection as Wealda and should Masquerade question it, she would not hesitate to drive her own blood from this place.