(I know they're going after them;that's why I posted that.)
"Well, I always thought that the Alpha Female could choose whoever she wants as her mate.And, she can either move that mate to the Alpha rank, or keep him down at his own rank.After all, the Alpha Male can't decide who you want to love.It's your choice.After all, it's your love.If you want Hayden..," his voice cracked, but he continued, "That's fine with me.After all, he's the Alpha Male.And I'm just a Beta.Do what your heart tells you to, Zala.I really don't mind who you choose," he said.Riker then left, partially heart-broken.He truly loved Zala, but he didn't know if she truly loved him back.Riker padded into the den and laid down, all worn out, but not from the battle--from love.
Sola said, or tried to, "I know he's dead!But... you can't be too sure."It actually came out like, "If sno fe's fez!Rud...foo nap'd pe woo fure," because of the paw in her mouth.She then stopped biting, and laid down.

