I told him what I had done, which wasn't much, but he seemed pleased. He appreciated my concern about why the witch was involved in a raid. He barked a laugh when I told him what Will had told the other pack leaders.

'Thank you for your concern, but they'll know something was up,' he said. 'I never stick my underlings with calling them. Will was a good choice, though. He has a relationship with them. They would not have known who you were if you had called. I should have introduced you sooner.'

'It has been a busy time,' I shrugged as we walked outside.

'Not like you'll get...