Lacy's report was a positive one, her brother who is the Alpha of the Palmer pack, said the Ocmulgee River pack is small but prosperous, and Alpha Steppe was well respected among other Alphas.

Then she looked at Julie, her eyes sparkling with mischief and said, "Julie, he does have a reputation for being a lady's man though."

"Why are you telling me that?" asked Julie, attempting to show her disinterest.

"Because you like him," said Alex. "That's why."

Fifi laughed, and then said, "OK Ok, I have a little story to tell y'all about Alpha Steppe's pack. Now, I'm not saying this has anything to do with Alpha Steppe,...