Hushed Willows Could've been the wine

He enjoyed the look of surprise that he caught, as the wolves began to notice that there was another cougar in the area. While he didn't want to draw negative attention to her, he knew that Naira could defend herself, and that this was likely a little game she might want to play as well. Cats do adore hissing at dogs, of course, so why not invite her to join in?

He felt, with their numbers, that they had a stronger advantage here now, of getting what they want. His gaze trailed to Orlaith just to see the look on her face when her queen discouraged her. He stared at her, directly now, so that she knew she had his attention- but only when she would have wanted it the least...When she was being push into silence. Of course, when she started to complain, Virtute's gaze roved back toward Lumiya, their elected queen. He was there for his own purpose- but he took Naira's plea into consideration as well. 

"I'll believe Veritas' wellbeing when I see the child for myself," He said. "And what do you say to the Queen's request?" He asked, referring then to the only real queen present- Naira. She sought the right to visit her mother's grave, and it seemed a simple compromise to him, really.