Totoka River this long world like my thoughts

They look to you. They will always look to you.

I'm not a traitor. Her eyes slowly lifted. You have changed since becoming our leader. It is not good for you. There would be no better opportunity for truth than this, and Ying knew that she ought to take it. She stepped forward and settled into a seat. Keeping you safe has always been my priority. If I see that this is becoming too much, I will not hesitate to move. 

If you cannot lead, then I will do it for you.

It was not a threat, but an offer. Ying did not plan to step forward until the situation became dire. Hua could continue leading as she had been, but if it became apparent that she was not ready, her removal would be had without second thought. 

She had discussed this with Hydra, and knew that the Queen was in agreement. This coast belonged to her — who else was deserving? — and by proxy, her sisters. The whole family held some claim to this region, but it would only be had at Ying's discretion.

Maybe she had changed, too. 

Ying shifted her head forward and furrowed her brow, concerned with her sister's tears. Don't apologize, she said, We'll figure it out. Hunters would have to take shifts; they needed to dig more caches, begin filling them to prepare... Even if Hua wasn't pregnant, she was sure that pups would come. You should find a mate. — It won't look as bad.