Kristie had no interest in pack affairs and was unconcerned with the education and development of the pups. She ignored requests from the she-wolves, especially the low and unranked. Kristie brought no sense of unity or cooperation. Instead, she let resentments fester and the pack structure slowly broke down. Only one wolf held it together. She worked quietly behind the scenes. Others sought her out for advice and comfort. Taking the pups’ care onto herself, she provided a place for them to belong and learn new skills. She even took in two orphans as if they were her own. How could he have been so blind? Kristie was not Luna material…Phoebe was. Michael sighed. Despite her rejection, and it had to be a rejection, she carried on her duties even without a Luna’s authority, quietly knitti