She could read the concern so obvious on Adrian's soft features but Avery only smiled in assurane, doing her best to sooth the younger female's worries. Her heart would heal with time as with all injuries, though she knew she would never care for another as she did Arkane. If he never came back, then she would at least have her other two children to care for and watch as they grew and did great things in Moladian. She worried a little for the future of Iromar but she wouldn't voice that out loud. There was still time for someone to step up and take the mantel without it being Blackthorne. She knew there were whispers of his return to Moladian and she felt sloppy cause she didn't even know what he looked like. She would never know him if she saw him and she had a feeling he wouldn't just introduce himself, especially not if he knew who she was. She would be moving blindly in the open lands, but she still had to make sure the safety of Iromar was her top concern.

Adrian was a part of that cause Avery knew any pups of the pack would be safe in her paws. She cared so much for their wellbeing. Avery smiled when the other female said she would be honored. Avery nodded. "Then it's official. I'll announce your new rank to the rest of the pack. She had no doubt that Adrian would prove her worth to the pack. Avery only felt bad that there weren't more young wolves for her to teach and guide right now. Maybe in time the pack would see growth again. When she said that Iromar's future was safe with her, Avery saw the female tense and her words got more hesitant, like she was unconvinced herself. Avery only chuckled. "You're very welcome. Did you have anything you needed to talk about?" She offered with a tilt of her had. Sure, she was the one who asked to speak to Adrian but now that business was taken care of, she wanted to make sure she didn't dismiss any concerns that Adrian herself would have.