Savannah felt a flash of anger at the wolf shifter's comment, but she quickly composed herself. "I appreciate your concern, but my clan is not pushing me to mate," she said calmly. "I am in control of my own decisions, and when the time is right, I will choose my own path."
Despite her confidence, Savannah knew that the pressure to mate was a real concern for her people. It was a tradition among their kind, and many believed that a mated couple would be stronger together in the face of danger. But Savannah had always been fiercely independent, and she had no desire to be tied down by a mate.
As the meeting progressed, Savannah continued to impress the council with her knowledge and leadership skills. Eric watched her with admiration, amazed at how she was able to keep the room under cont
