Swiftcurrent Creek But you never realized

Arric was irritated that Cygnet was blatant in her disregard of his presence, but not because of his need to be liked. More this time he hoped she had been listening, because what he had said had been important. But he knew that Akavir would make sure she would follow directions. Given that she tolerated him twice as much as Arric.

So the beta waited for the signal from the leader that the creature was coming. And he also kept a wary eye on Cygnent, fearful that she may get hurt. But hopefull that she succeeded too.