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For a moment it didn't feel strange or imposing for Reed to be there at all, the other members of the pack fell into line quickly beside them without fuss. Perhaps it was just the fact that food was a great distraction, but Reed genuinely felt welcomed.

By the end of the elk, Reed felt full and content. Falling off to the side in order to lick himself free of the blood that had gathered on his paws and muzzle. He'd distracted himself with cleaning and startled slightly when he heard his name coming from Bramble who was suddenly at his side. Blinking, he had to repeat the words to himself for a moment to believe they'd actually been said.

"You mean... You'd just take in a rogue Alpha? Just like that?" Reed was flabbergasted, it had been a long time since he'd been shown such kindness from a stranger of his own kind. Especially from a young Omega leader.