Ouroboros Spine to follow and find

His head lowered, something that was not lost on Kroc. Her growling abated, though she was ready to issue another warning should it be necessary. Tonravik's approach brought further respect from the male and Kroc, while she did not lower her defenses, nodded to acknowledge who he sought. Had the dark woman not already been so close, he would have been questioned and challenged further but now was not the proper time. 

The words from his mouth brought a sense of recognition from the pale wolf, a slight sway of her tail displaying such. This was a fellow wolf of Tartok and would be unlike the spineless brats that had run off with the former alpha of these lands. Her gaze did not move from him, however, still unwilling to take the chance until he was officially within their ranks.