Also, they are not ruled by the animal side and still have their humanity. He's most likely being polite on unknown territory and an already established pack. We will see how he grows, changes and becomes in relation. He may be more like Derek and the tiger side. Independent and alone

Has it occurred to any of you, that this is set in a world where Game of Thrones does not exist as a book or TV series? Some authors will do that. Like zombies not being a genre in stories such as The Walking Dead etc.