Redtail Rise We are close to war.

Riley had no plans to upend order. A younger Riley might have felt a blaze of indignity to be pressed to show submission — but this Riley, older Riley, was just happy to be fed.

He averted his gaze further, tail stilling to appease her dominance display. Riley might not consider himself naturally submissive — but he knew his order here, and he knew a pack familial as the Rise would have no use for insubordinate outsiders.

He must climb the rung of hierarchy before he sought to topple it.

No. Riley answered, completely unaware. He unfolded himself carefully, wary of any further display. What do you mean?