Lunise stood up from the dresser and closed her eyes. One hand took Meesei's arm as it wrapped around her. She relaxed into the closeness.

"If I were to go with you," she said quietly. "...If I were to visit your pack. The only other times I would meet them would be only at that level of risk?"

Moments passed before another question surfaced. "And...While I do not believe it is a matter to me, you are sure they would approve of us? For your sake?"