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Finding out that even this experienced leader had made mistakes in his time was comforting to Wraen. Because with only her parents and sister as role models she had idolized the role of alpha, had seen them more as extraordinary and flawless (not so much in Sarah's case) and subconsciously assumed that this was, how leadership should work. Without mistakes. And maybe this false assumption was all that made the difference between considering an experience as a complete failure or taking it as valuable life lesson. Elwood was at peace with his past rule and she should stop blaming herself for all the wrongs done and be at peace. 

"Thank you for sharing this. It made me feel better," she smiled at the old gentleman sincerely. "Best interests for all, I think, are not that easy to cover? Each thinks that they know best."