“Now, then,” the alpha finally spoke when they were all settled. “I am Alpha Ashur. Welcome, stranger. You are here as a representative for your alpha?”
“Yes,” Peregrin cleared his throat. “He has been trying to contact you for some time. We understand now that those invitations were ignored because you considered them insults. My alpha humbly asks for your forgiveness, as that was not his intention at all.”
The warrior snorted. He didn’t speak as Ashur glared at him. Peregrin hesitated before continuing.
“He sincerely wished for a friendly relationship with the Wolf Nations, especially now that he had found his Goddess-given mate.”
“Yes. You claim she is one of us.”
“Yes. Erin Huukyangw of the Gray Mountain Pack,” Peregrin nodded.
“Lies!” the warrior snarled.
“Derek!” Ashur snapp
