Farewell to the Shadows

Meldresi inclined her head slightly in approval to Kove. It was all she asked of him: that he kept providing the Dark Brotherhood with the power they needed to be a dark shroud over Teekon Wilds. The packs to the north were too far to keep scouts on. With a pack a few miles closer, they would have eyes on both the north and the south. "Establish your pack first. Make sure they are strong and loyal before you begin gathering information. I will visit a few times to monitor your progress, but I am not rushing you Kove. Take your time."

Meldresi stole a glance at her son then, noticing the curious glance in his two-toned eyes. "Yes, Kove is leaving, Cic'. He is going to lead a pack like I do." She allowed herself this brief bit of weakness in front of Kove, only because it was understandable in this situation. Her nature forbid her from compromising her strengths in anyway, but she contradicted it just this once. Besides, the look on Cicero's face was adorable.