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The Alpha female's response caught Elwood off guard, first with her astute glance and then with her bold question. It seemed to be no secret to anyone else in the pack that there was something going on between Elwood and Finley -- but somehow, the two of them managed to remain completely oblivious. Or, at least, in denial.

He felt heat creeping up his neck and into his cheeks as he shook his head, trying to play it off as though he was in on her joke. Because it was a joke. Right? "You know, not everyone is as randy as you and Peregrine," he quipped, though the chuckle he paired with his statement was a little weak. His mind was whirring, though -- what had put that thought in Fox's head to begin with? Had Finley said something to her, or had he given himself away? Did he really even like her?

All he knew was that he enjoyed Finley's company; they were comfortable with each other, and their interactions were easy and natural. Maybe Fox was only messing with him because he and Finley were the Beta pair -- yeah, that had to be it.