Duck Lake karma is the thunder

"Well, I'm the Alpha, so no," Akavir replied; the bluntness of his answer convinced her that he was telling the truth. He then softened the edges of his words and offered some insight into his pack's dynamic, and she grinned. "I'll do my best," Eshe replied, thoroughly amused by the information. 

As she followed him, the wind began to pick up again, and she felt oddly at ease despite everything happening. She had a place to ride out the storm and handsome company—what else could she ask for?

"Are there any other dicks in the pack that I should know about? Or is he the only one?" she asked, her steps light-footed and her tail swaying from side to side.