with the knowledge i've accrued

Burke nodded courtly in return. He wasn't a wolf that would instantly attack. If one showed respect he was pretty easy going. The older male looked at the female. "Apology accepted," the male returned. Burke sniffed her out, she seemed very new to this pack. Then he couldn't expect from her that she would know about their religion already. It had taken him some time too after all.

"I didn't lie, Twist. You need to ask the right questions. You assumed I was the Dark Lord without question. How could you expect me to break your little heart to tell you I wasn't. I was just trying to be a good pack mate you know." Such a smooth talker the grey male was. "I am Burke. Dark Brother and here to be your packmate," he returned.