It was so hard to prevent herself from wallowing in sadness. Even if her pain wasn't as strong as before, it would take her a long time to get past the loss of her son. Kohaku, despite his rough nature and tendency to get into trouble, had been a happy little wolf whom the young mother had devoted herself to wholeheartedly. To suddenly loose such a strong bond, the heartbreak was beyond words. Even so, Kiara still had Lucia. The tiny female had become her mother's shining light, a beacon of hope and a survivor against all odds. To see Lucia playing in the water without a care in the world, it was enough. Kiara's sapphire eyes glowed with both happiness and longing as she watched the tiny puppy splash in the shallows.
Kiara's thoughts were interrupted by the approach of an unfamiliar member of New Dawn. Kiara turned her great head and her ears pressed against her head lightly as her tail began to wag. She could smell the other before she could see the approaching wolf. The female strode towards Kiara with an air of purpose, her scars a combination of old and fresh. The grey stranger approached the mother-daughter pair with a smile on her face and a yip to announce her presence. Lucia paused in her play for a moment, but continued without much thought on the matter.
When the grey female gently nudged Kiara's shoulder, the subordinate took the opportunity to quickly inspect the other's scent. She smelled strongly of Noah and questions immediately sprang into her mind. When Fayne introduced herself and announced herself as a delta, Kiara ducked her head in an attempt to show even more submission. Hello. I'm Kiara and that is my daughter Lucia. Kiara's chest swelled with pride and her eyes glowed as Fayne complimented her daughter. She was about to reply when a familiar scent and black form appeared.
Zalen! Kiara ran up to greet the alpha with licks to his muzzle and a wagging tail. Lucia began to pay attention when the Alpha's name was called and she ran up Zalen to greet him as well. Kiara whined happily, but the back of her mind questioned the presence of both New Dawn's delta and alpha.
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