Broken Antler Fen Not your alpha, but I look like him.

Pearl's defensive stance weakened into a neutral one as Burke suddenly changed into a softie, completely confusing her. In a way, she could see the similarities between him and his son, no matter how strange it sounded to herself. It was a plesant surprise that Burke chose not to throw out insults, but rather complement his son on his accomplishments. She noticed Val coming to help her with the situation, but she saw she didn't need any. 

"I'll tell him," she said, blinking as she tried to decide whether to thank him or not. May as well, seeing that this was the last time she'd probably speak to her father-in-law, as completely ludicrous as that now sounded. "Thanks, and...good luck to you," she said in farewell. She'd be sure to mention the visit to Sebastian, sooner or later.