It was with an overwhelming sense of relief that Sagacity returned to her den, though even greater still was her newfound appreciation for Naira and the mercy she'd been shown. Even Mapplethorpe- that changeling creature, who she now knew was capable of much more than she'd ever anticipated- had shown the colour of an honourable man. In her mind, she owed them both dearly. Rhysis, unfortunately, was nowhere to be seen though Sagacity found herself wondering if this, too, wasn't her fault. She'd likely caused the rift between the two of them, and obviously, Mapplethorpe had been enough of an opportunist to seize the moment when it presented itself. He baffled her still, but she decided that wasn't a bad quality for an alpha to have.She decided that as soon as she was able, and as often as she could, she would serve the two of them. Naira would need a constant food supply, so Sagacity, who had only one pup at her side, would have a bit of extra time to be able to hunt for her as well. She was not entirely sure what she thought of Asta, though she would have to be useful- Sagacity had no mate or companion to take care of her, as Chetan had stayed in the wilderness and Faol, her only real friend, lived the life of a lone wolf as well.
Lovingly she nuzzled the sooty child against her side, and bathed him, running her tongue down the black and silver back he sported. "Mercy," She said softly, "My little crowchild."
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