Phoenix Maplewood Hungry like a wolf

Now he let out an easy chuckle, a soft sound in the dim light of the forest. "No shortage of ferocity in the wolves here in Teekon," he quipped, blue eyes flashing with good humor. "Nevertheless, I'll go wary of your fighting force next time I enter this forest."

He hesitated, then. To put this query to the dark female seemed a bit of a reach, yet he knew he wanted the answer. "Quick question. When you look at me, what do you see?" Denali kept his sickled tail still, curled against his hindquarters, waiting for her response.

Sen had completely looked past his strength and potential and saw only the dog blood in him. He would forever resent her for her prejudice. If this woman saw him differently, however. . . He shook that thought out of his mind. He would wait for her answer, and then decide on his next move.