Don't push me. I push back.

"This world doesn't work that way. A weak person in leadership would be crushed or killed in this world." I said.

Erica stared at me. "Fire and I are stronger then you are." She said and paused looking at Fire.

"You mean you can kill me as easily as you did Marcus if the situation called for it." I said.

Erica was slow in responding to my statement. I said nothing. The silence lasted a long time ad I waited for a response from her.

"Is that all you want to say to me?" I asked calmly.

Erica shook her glancing at Fire. "I'm not challenging you. I'm just trying point out you don't need to be the strongest or smartest to rule the pack. It's important that you choose from my children to inherit two larger packs you rule now." She said glancing at Fire.

I looked Fire. "Why are you quiet? What are you thinking about so hard?" I asked.

Fire studied me. "You seem so calm and almost bored right now. What are you thinking?" She said.