Unraveling Threads

The Sterling pack had always been professional. Jackson didn’t have to worry about their strength-and weakness? Not an issue —so he simply nodded his agreement. His concerns with MPC handling Knight pack projects couldn’t be resolved just by Tara saying things were fine. Jackson would have to see how everything was actually handled…not how they SAID they were going to handle it. Seeing that his Alpha had relented, Beta Smith spoke. “Ms. Thorin, yes, the Sterling pack has worked to remove the Midwest Packs Corporation from handling Knight pack business. I’ve spoken to my team regarding this, and they have ceased their efforts.” Of course, Tara didn’t believe what he said, but she wouldn’t embarra*s the Sterling pack Beta in front of everyone here. Instead, she said, “In that case, let’s turn hostility into friendship. We can cooperate well and help each other in the future.” After that, Tara picked up her gla*s and toasted Alpha Sterling and Beta Smith. After she finished it, she smile