Asserting women

Samantha observed Lara's thinking face, and she relaxed on her chair. She didn't even care anymore if her secret was exposed.

Talking about it with someone made her feel better than she thought. The weight on her shoulders had disappeared, and everything left was the sadness in her heart. But that would have stayed with her forever.

«I think I'm starting to understand a little,» Lara said at some point. «About the mate thing and about the pack hierarchies. But I still have no clue what happens when someone finds a mate or starts a relationship with a wolf from another pack. Is that forbidden, by any chance?»

«It can't be forbidden, Lara. We don't choose who is our fated mate. As for relationships... They are undesirable because things get complicated. But it's not a taboo. Some wolves date only outside of their pack, especially if they're not looking for a stable relationship.»