He watched at her mother took the bundle from his mate. He felt the need to strike out, his protective streak flaring when it was not needed. But he did not show this at all, and only watched as the first of his sons was dead and handed over to be put through the gate. He looked down at his mates mother. Her beauty was much like his own mates, or maybe it was the other way around. But he was shocked to see a smile. After the welcome he got from Corbin, he thought that she would give him one much the same. But a true welcome was not expected. His word caught deep with-in his throat only allowed him to nod. But at the part that he should learn from Corbin, he growled low. He did not think that he would learn much from him, but out of respect for the woman in front of him, he just grinned his teeth. At the sign of life that came from the body, his body tensed. His son was alive! But he just looked at him, not moving, holding his place by his mate.<br/><br/>As Vivian turned to him, he did the same to her. Her eyes were tearful, but she gave him a soft smile even if she might have felt worse then he did. Her welcome was much more meaningful then her mothers, but all he could do was see it as words right now. Soon the full meaning of all of it would hit him. He pulled his arms under her shoulders and pulled her close to him. His power and strength all focusing now on trying to protect his mate. He could still feel the tiny sparks of life that was inside of her.<br/><br/>"I will not let a single bad thing happen to you or our little ones again."<br/><br/>He knew that he would be able to focus all of his primal and natural power into that one thing. He would be able to become that shield for his mate and little ones. But he also knew that he must be the sword, striking down all that threaten them.<br/><br/>He turned to the old male raven as he walked away. He just nodded, showing that he would protect them at any cost. He also knew that when her father returned, there was going to be a rage inside of him again.<br/><br/>"I am sorry my mate. I have let this all happen to you. Know that harm will never come to you again. I will let our bond become strong, stronger then any other before."