As he walked with his wife, he could only thank the gods that his family was not so wounded. Of course, they had deaths within the pack but it had seemed like his tight family in Amberbjorne and most in Hawthorne were able to walk away with just injuries. His chest still felt tight, Phobus was still out there living freely after what he had done to his sister. His ruby eyes looked to his Queen as she stopped walking and pressed into him. He nuzzled into her nape, a soft sigh escaping his lungs. "I know, my love . . . " He said softly, losing her would be his biggest fear. He had dealt with the loss of a mate before, but it would be different with Themis. She was more than his mate, he loved her with every ounce of his being. He couldn't imagine life without her. She held him together when he feared he would lose everything.
Once they made it back home, he climbed to the throne with his mate. He listened quietly as she spoke, his eyes drifting to his daughters - Ayara and Valkyrie. Then to his Yesimire and her mate Demius. "Welcome, everyone. For everyone still here, I'm immensely proud of all of you. You're here. You've survived, and we've won this war. Every single one of you were willing to give your lives for this Pack. For this, I'm extremely grateful." He watched as she hopped down, hopping down himself shortly after to be near her. He smiled softly back at her when she looked to him, then spoke of the lovers. Jack and Onai. He looked to the bodies, then to Elara, Natalya, and Vader. Themis paid her condolences to Rue, and listened as Ruse spoke for her family. Then Evangeline spoke. Mabbit only felt he had to speak.
"Jack, Onai. You were a beautiful pair, and honorable in battle. Elara, Natalya and Vader, you fought well and with honor. Rue will forever remain under protection." He spoke softly, looking to join his mate if she needed to rest on his side. "Your fights are over. Watch over us all." He said softly before resting his head in Themis's neck. He looked to her briefly, shedding a small half smile. "My love, all of this has had me thinking . . . I was terrified to lose you, and I love you so much I don't know what I'd do without you. I think I . . . I want to start add to our family, Themis." He said quietly in her ear, quiet enough for no one else to hear.
Walk, "Talk", Think.
"This war is ours!"
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