Northstar Vale La Perle et le Suie

He hated how she was belittling his problems. If he’d done nothing wrong then this conversation wouldn’t be happening. 

He almost growled at her when she mentioned the role not being exclusive, but remembered who he was talking to before acting. She knew as well as he did that the pack wasn’t large enough to warrant a second Iris. Maybe later on, and maybe then Tousaint would be a good pick, but not at first. 

He was done here, though. He wasn’t getting the answers he wanted, or the empathetic warmth he expected from her. 

He pushed to his paws. 

”Forget it,” he said, not turning to face her. 

”Good night, mother,” he added, before quickly retreating from the den. 

Exiting unless stopped.