The Sunspire a new dawn

Rannoch nodded and came to a conclusion of what was implied; Ember was looking for a home. "I see," he remarked, his voice kind. "If I were to allow you into my ranks, what could you do to provide for the pack?" 

Thus far, Ember had done well in presenting herself accordingly. She understood and obliged to Rannoch dominance, and that fact alone allowed for the Alpha male to relax noticeably; his tail remained erect but, the sharp edges of his shoulders rounded as his posture loosened.