I noticed he and his wife were part of the group that didn't bear their necks. I'm not sure of his intention until he extends his hand to me. Most Alphas would take his actions as a sign of disrespect, expecting him to bow or bear his neck, but I'm glad he's extending what is equivalent to an olive branch to me. I need to earn the pack's respect. I take his hand in mine and meet his eyes.
"I'm sorry for the loss of your first mate. I'm sorry that we weren't told the truth and followed that pr*ck's lies like it was gospel. Your brother's right. I would kill for my mate." "Thank you" I say. When I release his hand, he and his mate bear their necks to me before they turn to leave.
We spend a long time speaking to pack members before Jayden, Rosalyn, and I follow Barrett back to the pack
