Did he really have to go to war? It wasn't his battle after all. The angels and demons had been at each other's throats for a long time now. But Iblis was a loner, a fighter of the wolves who roamed the free lands. Even as he thought it, he knew it was not true. Ever since his discovery of Ishtar eating another wolf and the fight they had he had become a criminal of Iromar. He was wanted and hunted for and because of this he was in danger every moment of his life. He had even placed Rhae in danger. Going to war with Diveen would prove that they couldn't take him, he was strong enough to fight them and stop their evil ways. Only then would the weak and defenseless wolves of the free lands be safe from an unnatural death. This is how things played out in Iblis' mind and so the warrior was determined to follow through with his plan. Soon he would go to war.

Fate could be cruel and sometimes unforgiving. However, there were other times when she was kind and gentle. She had given the newly imprinted couple a chance to see each other before the possible death of the lone warrior. Iblis would not take it for granted and used every second to its fullest. He nuzzled and licked Rhae as she spoke, her soft words calming his soul. Yes, she was right, there were no goodbyes. He knew he would come back to her. After all, Rhae was his reason for live. She was the air he breathed, the beating of his heart, and the very soul in his body. This tall, beautiful wolfess was his life and he would fight in her name. She would be with him in spirit and that was enough to ensure Iblis would return.

However, there was always a chance. Maybe a small chance, but still one Iblis didn't like. He wanted to show Rhae how much he loved her. He wanted to show the world that there love was pure beauty. He wanted to give her a gift. After all, even war could not stop the natural hormones flowing within Iblis. The urge to mate and pass his genes on to his offspring was always on his mind at this time of year. When the taller female leaned over Iblis and grabbed his scruff, he felt his body tremble with anticipation and need. He wanted her. Now! There were no words that could be said. Allowing her to hold him for just a moment longer, Iblis allowed the war to be forgotten. All that mattered was Rhae and their future. He smiled at her, moved towards her back, and let nature take over.