Vlad left Ricelle's room. He wanted the boy to think about what he had said. There wasn't much the lion could do about his sister already having a mate. Animal bonds were much different then human ones. Vlad whistled under his breath as he made his way to his office. He needed to see how John was fairing and then check with Valentin. Entering his office Vlad grinned. "Good to see you back on your friend John. I was worried."