"You don't need to be mated to be a good pack leader." That I believed, aside from any ulterior motives. "I'm sure you're doing great. And, plus side, low bar to clear."
He snorted a laugh, which made me laugh at how stupid he sounded, and then we were both grinning at each other like idiots. "That's definitely true. We're even on good terms with the Reeses for the first time in fucking forever.
And I made nice with the local vamp. I guess I did too good a job, and now all the council has to worry about is getting me to mount and bite someone. Not that anyone the council would approve of would want me. I'm totally going to end up with some biker chick who shifts into an iguana."
My lips twitched, even though that heavy feeling in my stomach had come rushing back. "You got promoted to the level of your incompetence, congrats."
