Silvertip Mountain Nobody likes a tattle-tale

Ezekiel could tell that Steady didn't like what he'd been told. The dark wolf was a stickler for dominance and ranks of all things. He knew that Steady wouldn't let this slide so easily. Zeke's suspicions were confirmed when Steady said he'd have a talk with her. The large male was beginning to feel bad. He really disliked being around Anita, but that didn't mean he wanted her punished. Of course it would be nice to see her cleaning out his den or something, he hoped Steady wouldn't be too harsh on her. It wasn't her fault that they had such conflicting personalities.

Then Steady brought up a different point. And he was right. Zeke would have to stick up for himself more if he planned to get higher in the pack's rankings. He had been scared so far to be too assertive, not wanting to upset but also not wanting to upset the soldier inside of him. He'd already let some of it through, but back at the Bluff, ranking was everything. He had really hoped he could change that aspect of his life, become a more go with the flow kind of guy. But Steady was right, sometimes being abrasive was a good thing.

Ezekiel might not like Asshole Zeke, but Asshole Zeke was part of him that he couldn't hide even in this new pack. He smiled and nodded, respecting Steady's advice. Yes sir, I'll make sure to be a bigger asshole if that's what you want. He joked, chuckling a bit at his own comment. He then stopped, a smile still faint but his face more serious. I'm kidding, but yes I understand. I guess I've just been kind of scared that I'll seem too rough with everyone if I'm too assertive, but I know I have to be that way sometime. Thanks for the advice.