Blackfeather Woods this is a damn romance novel

Fade soon?

 He nodded gratefully. "You're welcome." Mikasi was truly grateful to hear that coming from his alpha. Meant he was keeping his promise: caring for the pack and carrying his own weight.

 Mikasi could agree to Burke's reasoning. It was enough work to care for the whole pack as an alpha. Having trespassers would make things harder. It felt inspiring to see Burke manage the pack so well. He was a great alpha indeed.