With this being his first join Emrys had grown a little nervous about letting the two females into the notch. He couldn't ask them the questions that Gent had asked him because they had been specific to him. So Emrys thought about what would be important to know about these wolves before a decision could be made. He was also pleased that Jynx had added her own question to what needed to be answered. So as each woman took turns answering the questions that had been asked Emrys listened closely to ensure that he got everything.

His gaze went from the two females in front of him to his mate beside him, she wondered what Jynx thought about the answers that had been given. It worried him some that Nauja's last pack didn't work out, would the same thing happen in the notch. He may read signs but he wasn't a fortune teller. He let his gaze go back to the females, they seemed sincere to him so he decided and would wait for Jynx to weigh in as well before any final decisions were made.

“Nauja, Ishtar we appreciate your honesty and you pledging your loyalty to us. White Fir Notch is in need of good hunters with the little ones on the way and the need to fill our caches after the winter.” Once again he let his gaze rest on Jynx and this time spoke to her, “If you are okay with it Love I think we should give them the chance to prove themselves.” It was her opinion that mattered at this point because this was one of those things he couodntake the decision alone. It was now her pack just as much as it was his.

After answering the questions of the two alphas Nauja thought she was even more nervous about being accepted than she had been when they first came on the border.  She had answered all if the questions as honestly as she could and had not held back the fact that she had been in another pack and it hadn't worked out for her.  She truly did want to make this work for herself and for Ishtar.  While waiting for her friend to finish speaking the seagull wanted to seek comfort in her friend but she didn't feel that it would be appropriate.

Finally Nauja felt it was time for them to find out if they would be accepted which became more evident with the make alpha's approval. Her eyes went to the female to await her verdict. With a small speech they finally did receive her acceptance as well.  A wide smile broke across Nauja's maw. “Thank you for this opportunity,” she said as she dipped her head, “I will do whatever I can to show you that you have not made a poor decision in accepting me into your ranks.” With that she looked to Ishtar the smile still across her face, they would be able to stay together after all.

Their pack needed numbers especially with the loses they'd suffered over the past months and with Gent leaving. It should have been​ as simple as that but Emrys like his mate didn't want to accept just anyone to boost their numbers. He'd had a few days to get used to his new position, the idea of it anyway. Now that he was leader he had an idea of what he wanted for his pack and the kind of wolves he wanted in it. Though he and Jynx hadn't really had a chance to talk about it he felt she would have the same idea.

He felt the two women seeking to join the notch seemed honest and they said they were hardworking and willing to do what needed to be done. They were also very respectful which meant they would be respectful of him and Jynx once they were accepted. He had voiced his opinion on whether they should be accepted or not so all that was left was for the approval of his mate.

With the past year and even the last few months it was no surprise that Jynx felt it necessary to make it clear what exactly they weren't looking for. Emrys felt it good to tell them, that way if the women had any doubts that they would be able to fulfill their roles in the pack they should leave now. Like Jynx he really didn't have patience for those joined only to leave a couple months later.

He was not surprised when she did accept Nauja and Ishtar into the pack especially with​ she said about understanding need to find her perfect niche. He was reminded about the conversation he'd had with Lachesis about Jynx. He gave his mate a nod when she looked at him. “Welcome to the pack. We have confidence that you will prove yourselves to be important members of the pack in time,” he told the women as his mate rub her flank along their ribs. They now carried the scent of the notch on them, “If you would like to follow us we can show you where you can rest and then I can show you around.” With that said he turned to lead Nauja and Ishtar into their new home with his mate.

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