Blackfeather Woods Tonight we are victorious

The woman would not back down as was commanded of her, angering the boy as per usual. He did not attack, though, keeping himself in check this time around and ensuring no physical damage was inflicted upon either of them. It was but a second's passing after that when Burke had arrived, stopping and engaging the female. As the words were not directed towards him, he remained silent, but held his stance. When the newer member raised her head, the boy did so as well, but was mindful of the alpha's presence. While he was intent on stealing from the pallid wolf her rank, he dared not raise himself above Burke. Perhaps that would mean not towering over the one he was challenging, but his battle for dominance over her would be obsolete if he were thrown out for disrespecting the elder male.

A single ear had been twisted back as he heard another's approach, having not realized Nemesis was there until a reaction had been gotten out of her. He'd listened to her words, but again, said nothing in return. The conversation had yet to be directed his way, and so he kept his mouth shut. While his attention had initially been divided between the leaders and Whisper, the latter had eventually earned back a greater portion of his focus. She was trusted about as far as she could be thrown.