Barrow Fields they guarded her from all her enemies

the male stated he didn't have a pack; no matter, the statement hardly seemed to deflate ingram. his ebullience was often indefatigable, and he he just offered a roll of his shoulders in noncommittal response as he flippantly spoke. "maybe you ought to think about changing that." he replied -- any other wolf, it might have come across as snarky -- but the wide grin on his features bid well of good intention.

"unless you don't have a pack for a good reason. then -- maybe nevermind."