Silvertip Mountain The end of the line

Steady spoke of his fear of failure, and Zeke nodded. This made perfect sense. Ezekiel himself feared failing all the time. Like when he thought it was his duty to mark the borders and protect the pack. If anything happened to any of them because the borders didn't have fresh markers, or and intruder got past the borders, he would feel it was his fault. Even if it wasn't, Zeke had taken on being the pack guardian as his responsibility. Steady felt like if he didn't keep a close eye on the pack, it would seem like he wasn't even trying. Zeke knew that wasn't true, and surely no one here thought that.

The next thing that the darker male said is what finally made the most sense. Perhaps he was comparing himself to his brother. Zeke didn't know this Fitz, but he was sure he was a good alpha by the way everyone talked of him. But Steady wasn't his brother, he was his own alpha. He missed his brother too, and thought he wouldn't do as well a job. I didn't know your brother, but he seems like an amazing guy. But you aren't him. You can't worry about not living up to his idea of an alpha. You're running the pack now, and you're doing great. I'm sure he'd be proud. He said comfortingly, maybe he'd gotten it right this time.

As for the Niita problem, Steady didn't want to let her go, but didn't want to cage her either. This was a harder problem to help through, as Zeke didn't have much experience with girl problems. But he knew about freedom, and leaving those you care about. I think you should just wait. Be there for her, and whatever she chooses, let her. You're right, you can't choose her life, but you can help her find what she wants. Being the best man may change her mind, maybe she'll want to stay with you. Just try and get on the same page as her. I guess. He shrugged, hoping he didn't sound too silly.