Phoenix Maplewood Joining pack.

Numerous red flags were raised in Reek's mind after listening to her explanation, however, the bulk of the problems he felt with these newcomers lied in the subtext. She had fallen pregnant from a domestic dog. Surely, her previous alpha wouldn't have given her permission to breed with such a creature. This willingness to go around her pack to serve her own wills gave Reek discomfort and served as another nail in the coffin for the pair's potential joining. He simply couldn't take the risk, not with his own children possibly on the way.

The final straw however came at the hands of the child. Eye contact, especially with the alpha, was a big no-no. It was a challenge hardwired directly into their very instincts, and Reek's reaction was only natural. His lips pulled back, exposing a row of long, crooked teeth and a low, gutteral growl passed his lips. The hair on the back of Reek's back stood straight. No matter how hard his subordinates tried to stave off Reek's anger, his decision had already been made.

"Leave," he snapped. If they turned tail and left now, he would show them the mercy of allowing them to leave intact.