Adam had attended the meeting with the new Alpha significantly later than he had agreed to but thankfully, they were gracious enough about it.

　　Having a fearsome reputation that preceded you was sometimes a blessing in disguise, although he had often wondered at the change in him since he had met Ann, although perhaps it was because she brought out a softer side to him that he had never really had cause to display before.

　　They had hashed out the finer details of a defensive agreement that would benefit the smaller pack more than it would Adam, however, it also extended his alliances a little further. 

　　Having the right support...