Home had never felt the same for Athaliah after Ishtar and Ryan left. She had been in a constant state of sorrow. In a short period, she seemed to have lost weight due to her lack of appetite and had grown older due to her agitation. She was constantly worried that her daughter might be in dire trouble, especially with the Luna. She had been relieved when Ishtar had informed her that nothing had happened to her at the Southern Supreme Moon pack, but her worry returned when she discerned that her daughter wanted more than just the education of Ryan. She had thought Ishtar was going to Visiondale solely because of Ryan's situation until the Seeker told her that Ishtar's heart was full of the desire for revenge.
Now, Athaliah wished she could go and be with them to protect them in the best w
