Ashes

Everyone else gave me a wary look. Their pride wouldn't let them be scared of a mere human like me, but it was impossible for any werewolf to not instinctively flinch when confronted with silver. It was just a primal fear that persisted for generations. 

I stifled a sigh. I was so close to having a peaceful day. 

"We got silver from Ironclaw when Damon took over, and we'll get even more from them when they restart mining too," I pointed out. "You might have forgotten, since you weren't there and your interest lies in petty gossip."

Kyle snarled. "Don't change the subject!"

"Give me some credit for my intelligence, if not my physical strength." I rolled my eyes. "If I wanted to poison you, I would not do it in full view of all of you here. Unless you believe yourself and your fellow wolves to be so stupid that you would eat something you think I poisoned? That's not a very nice opinion to have of your packmates, isn't it?"