Sleepy Fox Hollow gain no strength from counting the beads on a rosary

So there were still wolves left who had the ability to respect the ones the supposedly cared for, and he respected his family enough that he set out on his own to ensure there were no accidents. She was intrigued. Her face remained blank aside from a slight curious raise of a eyebrow. That's very considerate of you, she replied when he was done. You came here on your own where you do not know anyone? she asked. Or at least she assumed he didn't know anyone. Why else would he be here requesting a place within their ranks? 

Mahler spoke again, his voice brushing against her senses and causing longing and anger to burn through her with equal intensity. She hated the effect he still had on her, but she knew it would take a long time to feel differently, especially since she couldn't just leave and permanently free herself of his presence. She wasn't going to let him make her a deserter. She quickly pushed the confusing feelings and thoughts aside, not wanting them to affect her ability to properly judge the stranger in front of her. Again, she settled her astute gaze on him while she waited for his name.