Shadewood This is the story all about how my life got flipped turned upside down

Phex stood, pressing a careful nose over her children. Her ears slicked back as she left, standing defensive between Minori and her den. As a mother, Phex would lay down her life for her children, even with little training. Training from Issun.

"We do." She stared at the woman. The one that was supposed to protect them and make the Keep safe. Phex felt anything but.
"Explain why you let Issun get butchered." A cold command from a woman not about to take no shit. Issun was supposed to be her mate and she let his blood stain the borders by someone who was still at large. Her ears flicked up in uncertainty and worry.