Lyden didn’t think about what Gandy would do if she wasn’t paying attention to her surroundings because in truth – the buckskin always did. Therefore when she darted forward with a squeal and turned towards him with their son safely beneath her standing as though she was ready to charge Lyden flicked his ears back briefly before standing steady as she began to speak. ”it’s alright I’m sorry I should have come from ahead not behind” turning his gaze towards their son he lowered his head so he could be eye level with him for a moment before he finally stands while Gandy cleans him

Moving forward Lyden snorted softly nudging her shoulder before draping his neck over her shoulders and buried his nose into her mane ”how come love? He seems to be alright, a little weak but he’ll get stronger” Lyden didn’t mention the fact that he already knew the boy was blind in at least one eye. This was for the simple reason that he didn’t care, the colt was his son and that is all that would ever matter to the pale king

Wrinkling his nose and thinking about Skylar being stolen away from him and being unsure if he would be able to handle the herd and the outside drama that would certainly be occurring on a constant basis Lyden huffed out ”gandy..” he paused ”I’ve decided that I need a lead mare to stand my by side in time of concern, happiness and politics. You made the first step of creating unique bonds with not only myself but the entire herd. “ smiling to himself Lyden listened to her and their son breath for a moment ”my love, would you help me rule the forest? I’ve put much thought into it and I believe you would do a wonderful job. If you try and don’t like it you wouldn’wouldn't be scorned or judged by me or the girls. “