Stone Circle How far I'll go

Valette dropped her ears back with quite a guilty expression. 'I know. I know I am not," she quickly spoke. As she was extremely blessed with wonderful children and a wonderful pack. Stark was still alive. Just a bit ill. Steph's words helped. Slowly a smile came upon her lips. Steph was really wonderful. She shifted closer and licked Steph's muzzle in thank you. She could see herself so much in Steph. She offered the same support to her own mother at the time. 'Thank you," she spoke and smiled warmly at Steph.

Valette wasn't too aware of Steph's depression as she had her focus mostly on her youngest children. She only saw Steph in a supporting role. The female perked up her ears when Steph wanted to ask her something else. She didn't know that Steph had the ambition to lead the pack with her. Valette instantly wagged her tail. "Really?," she asked, sounding surprised. "I didn't know you were interested but I think you would make a wonderful Beta," she spoke. Perhaps Steph would need some mentoring in a few things but in general, she saw her daughter as very level-headed and calm. She hadn't seen Steph that authoritative yet only defensive when meeting Greyback. "Once the pups are a bit older, I'd like to travel to Sunspire or maybe see some other packs for myself. Perhaps visit morningside for a day, that could be good practice for you."