Silvertip Mountain Mama, I'm a big girl now

Philos explained the situation, that he was merely trying to introduce himself to Adeline. And, since his niece voiced no opposition to that, Steady assumed it was true. His gaze turned to Adeline. I'm sorry, word hasn't traveled yet, but he is a new member of the pack. And, as far as I can tell, a nice one at that. He hoped it would calm Adeline's distrust of the male.

He was glad Adeline took the initiative to call someone to confirm, rather than simply trust the male. While someone was most always on border patrol, and the chances of someone getting past them was minute, it was good to know that should someone get it, Adeline would sound the alarm instead of just assuming what they said was true.