Redsand Canyon And all I want is a little hope

He stood there, leering.
Testing him.
His heart shook his ribcage. He wasn't ready for this. To be challenged as a leader.
A leader.

Be fair to your subjects, and their loyalty will stretch for miles.
His sister had said that to him, before she'd left.
She thought he'd become the Alpha.
Derg wasn't a leader, but he had to try, with the trust Donovan placed in him.

He licked the spot of blood away, sighing.
His gaze softened. He should not be angry when challenged. It was something that happened.
"I'm sorry," he replied at last. His fur smoothing down now.
"I will be better, and you can tell me how if you want." 
But he wouldn't stand for Renard to disrespect him. He left it unsaid because however, he would say it, it would be wrong.