Nothing changed. The mare and stallion remained as insatiable as before, mating whenever they had a chance to do so. As the herd traveled across the kingdom, from a distance they could see skirmishes breaking out and refugees fleeing their now war-torn towns and cities. Jasper's heart ached for them. She was the heir, she should be staying behind to help! But she knew she couldn't. Certainly not in this form.
Gareth, meanwhile, filled his role of alpha flawlessly. The herd remained safe and well-fed, even as they thundered across the kingdom at a rapid rate. Multiple mares attempted to lure him, trying to get him to mate with them. But he only had eyes for Jasper. Similarly, Jasper only had eyes for Gareth. Impregnating the Prince had made her fully bonded to him.
After a few months of hard travel, they crossed the border from Karagot to Estrellia. Gareth and Jasper let out a sigh of relief. Regardless of what happened to them now, they were safe, in a kingdom that had vowed to support and host any of Jasper's family that survived the coup.
After a vigorous mating session to celebrate their arrival, Jasper and Gareth stood to the side to discuss their next move. They had allies they could stay with, particularly because Gareth could speak to their allies. But the herd had been a safe choice for them so far, and it was very tempting to remain with it.