The Heartwood The secret

She blinks questioning, "Mordecai is an Alpha? I didn't realize that." Her mind drifts back to their meeting, nothing had indicated that he was alpha.

"It's a good thing your brother remembered," she tells Mara, smiling. "I'm so glad things have been well for you." Switching to the next topic Rain answers, "I have met a wolf from each and every pack. Being an Outrider is tiring work, but hopefully I can help my alpha keep up with the news from other packs and keep relations well between us and them." Pride fills her chest and she stands a little straighter. "I'm glad for my new position though. I have made many good friends." Nipping at Mara she tells her, "But don't worry, you'll always be my first friend here."