Riley left out another soft growl, "So, again, you expect me to do nothing and just let you handle everything." His breath rumbled in his chest, his lips quivering a little. He stood up from the chair and tossed his hair, turning away from Tao. He very nearly kicked over the bloody bag, but resisted, and instead stepped over it, his large hands clenched into fists. "The pack is - fine. We celebrated the killing of those humans who were tracking our pups. The Hartwicks are licking their wounds, my position is still strong." He didn't mention that, following his discussion with Tao, he had decided to have all of the former alpha's female offspring killed. "And you- just want me to wait."