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It seemed she had no solid reason to explain why she had no interest in the Constable. She only said they wouldn't work out, and Speedy had to wonder how she formed that assumption. From what the healer saw, they made a very good team. They each had qualities to balance out the other—his laid back and playful nature worked well with her stoic, pragmatic one. She thought it was also why they were a good team to lead the pack. 

And to hear her say she didn't think she could be in a relationship made the healer sad. Speedy shook her head. That was just not true at all. Ira, she said softly. You deserve love just as much as anyone else. The right wolf will not mind taking the time to earn your trust and chip away at your walls. Honestly, she thought it was more fear speaking than anything else, but she saw no reason to point that out. You are not a hard wolf to be with—you are strong and confident and know what you want, and some men just aren't confident enough to handle that. That does not mean there is anything wrong with you. She hated that her friend viewed herself in such a way. And for what it's worth, I'm willing to bet that Hieronymous appreciates all those things about you. She was not going to let that one go. It seemed he had never had a problem with Ira's strength, and the healer didn't think the Count should be so quick to overlook that.