Let's play a game

Ragnar had proved to be a very useful beta, taking half of the burden of leading and managing the pack that had grown, since Pump had ascended to the alpha rank. She had been wary of him first, not wanting to share her throne, but some weeks had passed and she was glad to have a trustworthy and loyal companion by her side. Their opinions often differed, but the mutual respect for each other helped them to get along as good as it was possible.

"This is good to hear - that you like him. I would not want to have it any other way," she told him truthfully, because the opinions of her packmates mattered to her, even though she would do everything according to her own mind in some occasions. Because her value as a leader depended heavily on her followers. As long as they were with her, she would lead. If they would decide otherwise, she would have no other choice but step down. "Fancy ever becoming a leader yourself?" she asked out of curiosity.