Silver Creek out for a paddle

He asked a lot of questions, this chap, and though they were welcome from a woman who appreciated frankness, she did not feel obliged to answer all of them. It was good for Heston to know the history of his new pack, and to understand why some of the wolves here might feel the way they did about certain topics, but he didn't need to know that Saena had lost her mind, and he certainly didn't need to know the abruptness of Spring's return to power.

Saena had not named anyone her heir, though Spring had been the natural successor given her rank as Beta. Some had disagreed, but Spring still stood as Alpha, unchallenged. Heston was better off judging her for her merits as leader and his own experiences with her, rather than a history he hadn't been around to witness.

Shreya felt content enough letting these questions flitter away on the wind, for Heston moved on to summarise what he had learnt and how it made him feel. She nodded. We are, I believe, finally moving towards peace and prosperity. Contribute to that sentiment and you'll do it justice well enough.