Morningside Cuesta Romeo & Juliet

Grayday stared hard at Howl, ears pricked forward in concentration. But he detected no note of falsehood and, reluctantly, decided that he'd take Howl at his word.

"Alright then," said Grayday, mollified by this revelation. "Since you didn't know any better, I won't hold it against you. You can stay with us - but there are terms. I expect you to worl on your hunting skills and contribute as much as you can to the pack. I have young children of my own that have been put in a vulnerable position by your actions, knowingly or not. And, if you join this pack, you'll have to respect my authority. Is that something you can handle?"

He hoped so, because Grayday was getting pretty tired of being the only man around.