Farewell to the Shadows

Meldresi did not show any emotion on her face, but her mind was reeling. It was obvious that Kove was not betraying her in leaving. He had met her one-on-one and spoke his mind calmly, with a trace of nervousness betraying his worry of her reaction. She wondered if he remembered how she reacted to Raissa's declaration. That was different. Raissa was very rude about her departure, and the woman barely knew her. Kove was a kind man, not just to her, but her children as well. Meldresi would treat this situation differently.

His reasons for leaving were predictable. It was for the albino female, Scarlett. Hearing that she was no longer in Duskfire Glacier relaxed the priestess. Their attack on the northern pack would not include any aquaintances in the way. "Where are you two planning to start your pack?" She would permit his departure, but she had a few...plans in mind for him and his new pack.