Redhawk Caldera You don't have to be ruled by fate.

Rather than prompt him to provide more details about the makeup of a leader, Towhee cut right to the chase. She asked if Elwood could picture her in leadership someday, and the thought gave him pause. Although she and her siblings were still young, he supposed it was something that had been in the back of his mind. After all, their parents had founded Redhawk Caldera; they could be considered the pack's heirs. But Towhee wasn't asking if she was deserving of leadership; she wanted to know if she possessed the traits required to be at the head of a pack.

"I think you would," he replied after a moment, a small smile pulling at the corners of his lips. Towhee was territorial and extremely loyal to her family, much as both of her parents had been, and they had been successful Alphas for a long time. And she had already made improvements in her ability to interact with outsiders, which showed maturity beyond her age. On the other hand, her hearing impairment would likely complicate things, but Elwood didn't think it was the time or place to bring that up.

"Do you want to be a leader someday, Ms. Redhawk-Blackthorn?" he asked, quirking a brow. She hadn't said it outright, but her questions clearly indicated her desire.