Kiara paced restlessly outside of the pack den as the rune on her shoulder burned with a phantom pain. Her mind was on too many things at once, and most of them were far from pleasant. The day was cooler than most as a brief relief from the heat allowed the snow wolf some room to breather. Dark clouds drifted overhead and made the forest seem darker than usual. Even so, Kiara didn't stop to enjoy the weather.
The female was stressed out, her pacing evidence of the inner turmoil she was facing. Four months ago, Amy had attacked her and infected her with the virus. According to Drin, this was the time when she would experience her first shift. It was an event Kiara was not looking forward to. She didn't want to become a luperci. But that choice had been taken from her, just as her son had. An angry growl rose in the young mother's throat as her ears pushed back against her head. Nothing was going right.
Mommy? Kiara turned to see Lucia standing and watching her with worry in her eyes. The young mother's heart broke as she moved over to Lucia and gave her gentle licks. Don't worry, everything is fine. Go play with Lena and Cody. Familiar sapphire eyes looked at their mother, a hint of confusion and knowing glowing in them. Lucia had grown so large, and was turning into a beautiful young wolf. She was no longer a young puppy and probably knew of some of her mother's troubles. Kiara tired her best to keep most things from Lucia, but she doubted that she could keep her daughter in the dark about everything.
More than anything, Kiara wanted to be a good mother. When she wasn't brooding, or off hunting/playing with Tharin, the mother would spend time with her daughter. She was Lucia's teacher and playmate, responsibilities that Kiara took seriously.
With an extra bit of encouragement, Kiara was able to see her daughter run off playfully in search of the other puppies. Sighing, the arctic female went back to her restless pacing as she waited for the urge to shift. One that she was absolutely sure would come.
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