—Third Person POV—
Asher watched as Alpha Lucius kneeled in front of him, his posture that of absolute respect.
“Up,” he whispered sharply, motioning for Lucius to stand. He didn’t want anyone to see, and he really wasn’t interested in formalities.
Lucius stood with a gentle laugh, brushing aside the growing tension.
“What did you think of the banquet?” Asher asked, falling in stride with Lucius towards the park in the center of the Blackmoon pack.
“Truthfully, I was impressed. For such a small pack, it was pretty extravagant.” Lucius spoke with honesty, and Asher felt pride swell in his chest for Sienna.
She made Lucius admit that he was impressed. That was a big success.
“Did you really mean it when you said you’d partner with Nightwind?” Asher glanced at Lucius, a pang of
