Lion Head Mesa and not just the muse

He thought of her words, for just a moment.

Then, he spoke.

No. It was simple honesty.

He has the advantage over me in size and power. He may also gain allies. I will not bluster and pretend I can take him. He would need to be several inches taller and packed with muscle for that.

He may try to find friends and allies in other packs. I am confident in my training, but not so confident as to question that. He knew what a military minded man would do.

I can act as a runner, to warn those who may work with him. But I do not know if I could take him on.