Chapter 75 Derek Is Back

• We came out of that conference with a tentative agreement-not the best, but at least we knew how to get the best out of it. The Greenridge delegation let good enough be good enough; Gavin's questions still would go unanswered.
• Gavin was walking us out but hung on the threshold. "You've done well, Bolton," he said softly, even a shade too calmly. "But a pack's only as strong as its Alpha, and I do pray Silvermoon's leadership holds solid."
• "Of course," I said, smiling without ever breaking. "Thanks for the concern."