Em was silent for a long time as she walked beside Mikael. " It's about us. Now that I have my two daughters back, I was wondering if.. you... be their father figure ( step dad, that is)?" She didnt know what he would say to this, but she wanted to ask any ways " You dont have to answer now, but I just wanted to put the question out there." she looked at him as they walked to a hillside, overlooking a vista. The perfect place to watch the sunsets. I always loved watching the Sunset at this hour every night when I was a pup. So, peaceful. Dont you think?" she nudged Mikael with her shoulder and chuckled " How about a little fun?" she asked with a smirk. licking his face.

Mikael looked out at the sunset, seeing the pallete of colors on full display for him and Em. "Of course I'll help you take care of your daughters. I may be new to being a father, but I'll try my best to raise them with you." She nudged his shoulder. "How about a little fun?" She asked him, licking his face. Mikael laughed and licked her in return. Of course... what do you have in mind Em?" He asked, smiling and also in a playful mood.

I just hope you can keep an eye on both of them at the same time "Em grinned darkly before pinning him, lightly to the ground, her eyes on him " ha. Payback for the training sessions I taught you." she said licking his face. " Go ahead... try me. " she said getting off him and stepped back and went tinto the play bow pose, her tail wagging. Her ears up and facing Mikael " Come on, Mikael.. pin me" she dared

Mikael grinned as Em challenged him to pin her yet again. "Okay, but I'm not holding back." Mikael stutter stepped before launching at her, barely missing and having to adjust his body mid air to get ready for her counter attack. As soon as he landed she tackled him from his side, nearly knocking him down and forcing him to try to roll her over so he could gain the advantage. "You're going to have to try harder than that Mikael." Em cockily said, only for Mikael to twist his body and move her enough for him to free and take her down. Mikael smirked, even nuzzling her for a brief second before continuing on. They separated and one slight misstep from Em would be her downfall, as Mikael took the opportunity to knock her off her feet and pin her to the ground. Mikael was victorious, and he knew it. "Ha. Looks like I won." Mikael said, playfully licking her face as he reveled in his victory.

All the play and fuss made Star wake up. She had a good sense of hearing. She headed towards where she thought she heard voices and found her mother and Mikael together head to head. " Mother? What are you doing at this late hour? " she asked stepping forward

" Oh Stardust.. I.. wanted time alone with Mikael. Thats all.

" You cant possibly be dating him, Mother.. You were an Alpha, you know"

" Star. Watch your tongue!" she snapped " I love Mikael ok? He aggreed to be the father figure you would need. Get back to bed. Now."

Star just turned around and padded back to her spot, alongside Dove. Who never heard a thing.

Em shook her head " thats one of the problems shes having.. trusting males... every since her father attached DOve, she tried to be protective of both Dove and me. " She then looked at Mikael " Do you think she will ever get over that?"

Mikael watched as Star left them alone. "Maybe, but I doubt it's going to be anytime soon from the looks of it. Hopefully I can earn both her and Dove's trust by being a great dad." Em smiled and Mikael nuzzled her, feeling nothing but joy in this moment. "Em, you make me the happiest wolf in the world just by being around you. You know that?" He asked, continuing to nuzzle her.

Em chuckled " I know. I feel the same way around you. Everything seems to fade. All my wrries and pains... my past even. They just... dissapear the moment I look at you." she then sighed and stood up " I think we better get to bed before Alpha orders up to get going"

The next morning wouldnt be good, for Em or Stardust. A fight was brewing.

Mikael agreed and they both turned in for bed, but as Mikael tried to lie down next to Em to sleep next to her, Stardust growled at him and moved in his way, convening the message that she wouldn't let Mikael sleep next to Em. Silently nodding, Mikael picked another part of the den and lied down, feeling Star's glare put a hole through him as he tried to fall asleep. She really doesn't trust me. Looks like I have my work cut out to win her trust.

Em was gonna have to get through to Stardust the following morning. She didnt care that everyone would listen in during the huge meal. Theyw ould all know how she cted towards her mother. Dove was too young to even understand what a fight was.

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That mroning, Dust was already up before anyone else and headed to the hill side. To be alone " I wont have him as a father. I dont know him well enough. " she said as she watched the sun rise higher into the sky.

Em was mad and upset when she woke up. Not wanting to do anything with Star. " That damn daughter of mine is gonna get a punishent today. I'll tell you that much, Mikael. I avent seen her like this since she was little. " she looked away, smelling where her daughter went. Then looked back and saw Hunter " Hey, Alpha... would you go grab that disobediant daughter of mine? Shes in the hills where She saw me and Mikael together. I'll be waiting for her , its about time everyone knew what a mother is capable of doing."

She then walked past him and sat down where they usually had meals. And waited

Hunter looked at where she was talking about and he nodded. He walked his way up to the hillside and saw Star, watching the sun as it rose higher into the sky. Hunter sat down beside her for a moment before speaking. "You know, it's not wise to be out here by yourself, Star." He said. Hunter knew that Star was irritated, so she probably wouldn't go with him unless he was able to convince her.