Hushed Willows Follow the Pale Moonlight

The queen had been caught up in her love affairs, duties and worries. It seemed like she'd been taking more and more time for herself rather than for the court, which filled her heart with guilt - though, the pack seemed to function well without her looming presence behind every tree. Still, when the call for action rose, she was ne'er one to cower.

When she arrived on the scene, she was able to pick up the last words the other woman spoke - Sundance had gotten there before her, and though she was unaware of the question he had posed, the answer unsettled her. The Empire is gone? She asked in disbelief.