"Maze? That's a nice name," Aric said.
"Thank you. Now that you have won the duel, we can discuss what you want, though I still reserve the right to say no if it proves too risky for my pack," she spoke calmly.
Aric nodded. He found a tree and sat down close to it, leaning his back against it. She watched him carefully, waiting for him to begin his explanation.
"The Terror is a threat to all of us, one that looked over our heads regardless of where you are, shattering lives and destroying homes."
"Tell me something I don't already know," she cut him off and said.
"I possess the resources and planning to make us defeat the Terror. I have the raw materials, everything that could possibly bring us victory.
And with the smartest minds working together, we will be able to create a plan that is secure and safe," he said.
"You are saying that you have materials to defeat the Terror. I find that hard to believe, but I have decided to humor you and follow you, so go on," she said.