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As the dreamglide flew over the Colorado River, she asked, “So will you continue as a Border Patrol officer?”
He shook his head. “No. I’ve already resigned. It wasn’t a problem. My boss was happy to hear I’d finally taken over the pack. He wished us well. He knew what Kryder was and will be even happier to know he’s gone for good. Pack business will become my main focus, though I think I’ll want to expand beyond the pack as well.”
“What do you mean?”
“I’ve been thinking for some time that I want to work with Fergus and Mary. A good portion of their time and energy is being spent trying to acquire land in the White Mountains for the wolves. We need space to run and miles of forest would be exactly what we need. But we’ve got to have Federal support to get the job done.”
“The thought of land to run has my own wolf jumping.”
He squeezed her waist. “I love your wolf.”
She smiled as he pitched the dreamglide to the east. The Sonoran Desert was stretched about before them.
Her thoughts drifted toward her former life, her clients, her canal home. She really didn’t want to give up her house, but she was less certain about her futurist business. She had an extremely well-paying clientele. “Grant, there’s something I think you should know as we move forward.”
He glanced down at her. “Now I’m worried because you’re frowning.”
“Well, the truth is, we don’t know each other very well and I guess I’m not sure how you’ll take this, but my annual income is over a million a year.”
“Holy fuck. I had no idea.”
“I’m pretty accurate with the information I acquire on behalf of my clients and they pay well for it. I also do a lot of research beforehand to make sure I cover enough future events to support my findings.
“The thing is, a good part of my income supports both Kiara’s refuge and Agnes’s compound. I believe in what each of them has been doing for as many years as they’ve been here. They are both selfless people.”
“Just like you.”
“Funny. I don’t think of myself as selfless. Just look at my home.”
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nbsp; “It’s beautiful and I don’t want you to give it up. Or your profession. It sounds like your help has done more for Revel and for Savage wolves than just about anything else I’ve heard of. Please know that I will support whatever you want to do, whatever you feel is best for you and for your territory.”
“I guess what I need to know is what you’ll expect of me where your pack is concerned. Will I be the alpha female?”
“That depends on how the pack views you and right now I can’t predict what that will be like. We’ll know very soon, however.”
“What do you mean?”
“Tonight, at the celebration, how the wolves defer to you, whether they incline their heads in submission, will tell us both what their views will be. I’m hoping they will take the submissive stance. If the pack doesn’t, things could become strained.”
“Now you’re frightening me. Yet, I can’t stand the thought of anyone ‘submitting’ to me.”
“I’ll bet your wolf understands.”
“Right. My wolf. I keep forgetting she’s part of me.” She took a moment to release her wolf and just like that, she understood the necessity of the hierarchy. “Oh, I see.”
He shifted to look at her. “Ah. You’ve brought your wolf forward.”
“Seemed sensible.”
As the dreamglide traveled above Interstate 10, Natalie fell silent. She felt apprehensive about greeting the Meldorin Pack again. Fortunately, she wouldn’t have to worry about it until this evening.
Soon, she recognized the White Tanks, a mountain range west of Phoenix. They’d be home soon.
But as Grant angled the dreamglide toward north Phoenix and began his descent, Natalie realized she was more than ready for bed. Getting rid of Kryder had taken a toll and she wanted to sleep the entire day away if she possibly could.
The pine tree forest of Savage appeared and Grant slowed the dreamglide. The Meldorin Compound came into view. He didn’t appear to hesitate but took the dreamglide through the walls with ease.
