Heart of steel starts to grow

Dante was right about one part of his job - he was responsible for them in many ways. On the other - the pack consisted of strong individuals, all of whom had a mind of their own. The alpha could rule only as far as the packmates allowed. No further. Therefore is someone decided to leave (in this case, however, given Atticus' condition it was disputable, whether it was his choice or because of his unstable mental condition), then there was nothing to be done. Perry had known this and, therefore he had set the rule of not welcoming back those, who left once.

She nodded, when he told her, what he had already done, but her mind now focused on her friend Willow. "How is Blue doing?" she asked with worry in her voice.