Lake Rodney Just a papercut

Sebastian's response surprised him, not only because he was totally frank but because he seemed to have such a level outlook on the entire thing. Here was a subordinate she-wolf literally pressing up against him, the smell of her heat winding around all three of them like a gas cloud, and he was talking about lying down roots before trying to flower the tree. Peregrine's lips quirked. He had always liked the rock-steady gray male, yet his respect for him certainly grew by a few points just then.

"You're gonna be a solid leader, Seb," the swarthy Alpha complimented. He then took a moment to glance at Fallen, before giving Sebastian a meaningful look. "You'll probably want to take her home before she draws unwanted attention. And I'm going to make myself scarce." He didn't need the temptation and it was time to head back to the den anyhow. "Take care, you two," Peregrine said before turning to go.