Cassian was on the move once more, now with the goal of solidifying his claim on his kingdom. While he was born in a land of ice and snow, this place was some degrees colder, with the evening hours bringing a chill that began to settle in the prince's bones. His pale eyes noticed the plume of frost that left his lips with every exhale, signaling the incoming freeze that would soon grip his home.
“Once I finish checking the forest, I'll return to them.” He muttered to himself as he walked through the sea of conifers. While he wished he could remain with his newfound members, he knew he had a duty to uphold. He was the new king of the Vale, and he would do anything to keep his lands safe.
The sound of snapping branches to the south caught his attention. While he knew there was a resident herd in the vicinity, they never came this far north. Nothing ever came this far north. The icy winds kept outsiders at bay, as well as any animals. But whatever it was, it was coming fast. Rising to his full height, Cassian turned to face whatever was coming into his home.
“Что в?” Cass paused, eyes focused on the running cervid. Noting how young the caribou was, he knew it was not being chased by one of his own. No, they knew better than to take a life so young. This had to be a stranger. That was the only logical answer as to why the calf was alone. There was no possible reason as to why the cow would abandon her child.
But then, an unknown scent reached the prince. Lupine. His lips curled with a slight growl as he followed the trail to its source. An intruder so soon? Was this the Fates punishing him for his past actions? Forcing him to stain his new home with blood? Of course, they would.
Cass moved like a ghost, a whisper within the trees. He didn't need the stranger to know he was near. Ah, there they are. He saw a dark-hued figure standing in the midst of the trail leading to his home. Cassian crept closer, eyes focused on the stranger. If it came to a fight, he was ready to spill blood for the Vale.
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