Northstar Vale Nothing as black as my heart

His suspicion had been correct. Maman should have sent a more intelligent spy.

Maman did not make our daughter her heir. Pala left because I would not help her replace Chandra. A little white lie, that was all this was to him; and he was damn convincing. The anger in Noctaryn's tone was not appreciated in the least, but he would not act in response to it. The strange affection the Matriarche held was obvious to Chaudry, if not the whole pack. Julienne was left with me because her mother did not want her.

His eyes were narrowed into the slightest glare with the words that followed. Are you doubting my ability as a father?