Celestine looked at her father and nodded, he walked to where she was and howled his snout pointed heaven ward. He shifted back to stand on his feet, his body muscles glistening and twitching. Many were the unmated women who longed to be claimed by him. Somebody brought him a cloak and breeches, he took them and dressed hurriedly though even those present were not concerned with watching him dress as they too had shifted and were scrambling to get decent. When his cloak was tied around his shoulders, it made him look regal yet menacing but his eyes held a warmth a few understood. Casper had been from the start a just emperor, empathetic, compassionate and kind to his people but he was a fierce and ruthless when it came to the enemies or anyone that threatened the peace and stability of
