Teeth did not come together empty this time, and even as the female turned to flee, Raigo's teeth sank into the soft flesh of her flank. He bit down, satisfaction filling him as he tasted the blood. But he let go almost as soon as he had bitten her, letting her run. But the snarls did not stop, and he remained in his dominant stance even after the black she wolf had departed the scene. The taste of her was strong in his mouth and her stench filled his nostrils and with some disgust he coughed at the ground as he finally let himself relax, shaking his head to rid himself of memories of the black female.

Gold eyes looking up at the sound of yet more approaching paws, he tensed for a moment until he realized that it was Jayse arriving. Had the white leader been here when the black devil had teased her daughters, no doubt Raigo would be dragging the body away to decompose elsewhere. He was not a killer by nature, and had never even spared a second thought on what it would be like to kill a fellow canine, but he was protective of his pack. Smiling at Arlette as she came to inspect him, pink tongue licking her forehead in greeting. He was quite alright, it was her he was worried about. "All better now. She won't be coming back," he reassured, tail sweeping in a lazy arc behind him.

Looking over to Kade now, he sized up the black male, finally able to put a face to the scent that had been lingering about for a while now. Dipping his head, he threw him a small smile. "Raigo Akreon. Thank you, for your help." So mature for a wolf who wasn't two years old, though he was rapidly getting there. His step into authority in Borden's absence had changed his mannerisms, and while he still held onto his youthful mannerisms, he had finally figured out when it was time to be an adult. This was one of those times.

Like the opening of the pearly gates, so angels spilled forth from the depths of Grizzly Hollow, come to vanquish this demon-lover. Raigo had only been the first, and swiftly Kade answered Trisden's call. She had not previously known what to think of the male, so attached to her mother but such a wild card, a new entity. He had passed Hocus' test, and Trisden had been content to believe him devoid of significant evil - her beliefs had not much surfaced since the event today, in fact - but his running to their aid was only to his credit, and Trisden felt a surge of affection and gratitude towards the male. He would be a fine addition to the pack, indeed - and certainly another source of goodness to provide Trisden with a larger buffer between herself and the evil of the outside world, the evil that sought to claim her.

Together, Raigo and Kade drove the hell-wolf away, and Trisden felt the tightness in her stomach loosen with every foot that was placed between them. As if to symbolise this relief, none other than her mother appeared, further unbalancing the good-evil ratio to tipping point. Surrounded by Grizzly wolves, Trisden suddenly felt as though the only source of badness now came from her, and while that was a disturbing, disquieting sensation, it gave her hope. How could she fall onto the wrong path when surrounded by such light?

"Mother," she breathed weakly, stepping towards her parent as Jaysyek approached, accepting the lick, needing the comfort desperately. "Yes, now," was all she could say, for she would not lie and claim that all had been well. To do so was an insult to the evil which had brushed past her, and she was quite determined not to underestimate it again. Theo had already been claimed by it; she would not let it take another. She won't be coming back, said Raigo, and Trisden sorely wished to believe it was true. All better now. The girl watched as Raigo greeted Kade, and though she did not offer them the thanks which her sister did, it was only due to the emotional exhaustion setting in. Usually so independent, Trisden opted to sit as close to her mother as possible, seeking the warmth in her chest and comfort in her scent.

Welcoming the lick of Lettie, and approach of Trisden she could have broken down in tears with her relief seeing their stunned faces. If Raigo and Kade hadn't been there what could have happened to her girls? No, she would hold her head, and keep her feelings underwraps, watching for a moment while her youngest went to inspect the men. But,quick was Trisden to have her full attention, as it was clear she had been the first the intruder had come upon. Nor was she blind not to know the fate of Theo had been very hard to her, another burden the girl thought she had to carry around. Briefly she rested her chin upon the top of her soft head, breathing quiet breaths. Sweeping her muzzle back she held her amber eyes with a gentle look, seeing trouble, and exhaustion in her daughter's eyes. How she wished she could steal all the pain away, and make everything better. She was a mother, not a god and did the only thing she could, sit and let Trisden lean into her for comfort while everyone calmed over the incident.

Then slowly did she look to the heroes, and gave a wide smile of gratitude to them both. It touched her seeing the exchange between three, and it showed upon her face. Quietly her tail would briefly twitch at the Second's words, hoping he was right as well. If the wolf returned she clearly had a death wish because Jayse would not let her slip away again, and likely she was sure no one else of the Hollow would either. Now, she would hope the insolent wolf had learned something; stay the hell away from the forest, and her children. She said nothing further, instead studying Kade's quiet mask wondering if he felt just as shaken.

Raigo was quick to finally introduce himself to Kade, and she was proud watching the simple thing, because it showed how far the yearling had come. She stared with a watchful eye, watching theri body language because it was important to see if they could get along. It seemed so, their teamwork to protect the pack pulling them together, and it would be one more thing to help her breathe easy.

When salmon colored tongue swept against her forehead, her ears folded back taking the friendly greeting of her friend. It was with more confidence she licked the underside of his chin, leaning back noting his tone of words. She easily believed him, why would the odd wolf come back again? Who would be crazy enough to take on Raigo, Kade, and her mother? Surely no one would entangle themsevles with three angry wolves, as that wasn't even counting Elettra.

White tail wagged estaticly, a sheepish smile from the wink of the newest wolf to Grizzly Hollow. She had hoped he would stick around unlike everyone else who seemed to drift away. So far he had which helped her want to trust him -to like him, but for now she would still be slightly wary knowing things could change. The time bing the young girl was soothed by both responses from Raigo and Kade, and the presence of her mother. No harm could possibly fall upon anyone now. Slowly she seemed to come out of fear's control, and was not as shaken when they'd first arrived. Everything was okay now, and Lettie could easily sweep past the bad to live in the good. It was the easier, less confusing coarse of action.

The youngest Lyall was quick to notice Trisden seemed drained by the encounter, and she plodded over with her yellow-green eyes filled with concern. She was sensitive to her mood, or least trying to be, and carefully placed herself shoulder to shoulder. Her head was hung low, and a gentle whine coaxed itself from her throat. Trisden would be okay wouldn't she?

Theodore's death had seemed a horrible accident, and she only thought she was grieving like the rest of them were.Lettie didn't know Trisden had a secret like she did.

Raigo's greeting did not go unanswered, and he felt himself immediately warming to the dark furred brute who had come to the aid of Trisden and Arlette. That alone was a testament to the wolf's loyalties to Grizzly Hollow, even though he had not been around as long as they other four wolves present. Seniority in that regard held little weight with the Second; it was the attitude of his fellow packmates that went far with him. Glancing around at the small group, he smiled to himself. All they were missing was Hocus and Elettra - the remaining members of the Grizzly Hollow clan. Though, there had been the masked scents of Borden out and about, stronger and fresher ones. But the youth had yet to come to meet with his old father figured, and truth be told, he wasn't so sure he wanted to. He just wasn't sure if he would be able to handle that particular confrontation. But looking at the gathered group, he could take some pride in knowing that he had served them - perhaps Borden could be proud of him after all?

Slipping down to his haunches, golden eyes looked to Arlette as she whined. Worry crossed his brow. What was troubling the young girl now? They had turned out the intruder, and it was doubtful she would return. If she did, it would be asking a death wish, considering that not only had she invaded a claimed territory, but she had caused distress to the Grizzly Hollow princesses. And while Raigo had not talked to Trisden all that much, he had found a special place in his heart for Arlette. So as she sat down beside her sister, the youth woofed quietly at her and slowly wagged her tail. It would all be alright. That was his promise.