Promises and Pretenses

Astrid

I watch as Deepclaw forces assemble then march in two directions, one section to the north to fight Vulgari, the larger section to the south to fight the Agonothians and protect Nightfall castle.

My father stands to one side of me waving to the troops as they pass the house. Titus, his Beta, stands on my other side, also waving.

I force a smile and raise a hand to the troops. I am still su