Eric's pov
I called for a meeting between me and the Elder council after sending a response back to the rogue wolves.
I was open to negotiation.
When I told the elders about this they rolled into an uproar.
“Alpha Eric, you shouldn't have done that!”
“Now those filthy dogs will think that they've won!”
“Unbelievable!”
“Enough!” I yelled at the top of my voice to silence their insolence. I was still their alpha no matter what which meant that my word topped all of theirs combined. Keeping them around was just a necessary formality to make other pack members believe that they were represented, but ultimately my choice was law.
“I had to think on my feet, time was running out.”
They mumbled their disapproval under hushed breath, but none of them dared to oppose my opinion.
“What are
