Ravensblood Forest olive branch

She had not meant to be so possessive, but the river fed her and her people. It gave life to the massive forest she called home, and she had to protect it. Bartholomew thanked them and she gave a curt dip of her head, watching him go. She looked to her mate as he began to speak, but she did not like what he was saying. She growled lowly, I do not like them so close to our home. From here at the borders, she could see the island in the distance. Then, she sighed heavily. But... I will... accept your attempt at diplomacy. It was hard for her to say, but it was a mark of how much she had grown — how different she was than Vex. Perhaps she had been irrational. Grimacing lightly, she muttered, Come on, let's get back. She would then turn and lead them home.