Alpine Lake The falling of our feet and it sounds like drumming

The prevailing attitude toward females in his pack was that they were simply not as capable as males, mostly due to differences in size and strength. Oliver had not internalized this belief, at least not to the extent that others had. His mother had been just as capable as any of his male relatives, although she'd been hindered by other's expectations of her and her own doubts about herself. Maybe if he hadn't been as close to her, Oliver would have turned out just like his douchebag brothers.

Oliver grinned at Holly's enthusiasm. "Awesome!" he exclaimed. He greedily devoured what was left of the food. "Let's go!"