He had not expected the demeanor the wolf before him to be so submissive, but so she was. He would accept that. He lowered the pistol and his angry demeanor left as he uncocked the pistol and and slid it into the back of his pants. Within two steps he crouches down in front of the wolf and stares down at her. “Well Vashti, as you seem to not have a pack or a reason for being here… I suppose it would only be polite to invite you in out of the snow for now. Perhaps meet some more of your kind.” He stands up and points at Acacia and waggles a finger for her to come closer. “Would you mind showing our friend around the house.. Introduce her to folks… Make sure everyone knows she is not of our pack but is a guest for now… Share some clothes with her let her bathe if she wants give her some food. You know the deal.”

Markus frowned a bit and his nose wrinkled. He gave no indication to call for other wolves as he stepped off to the side and took in a deep sniff his nostrils flaring as he did. He turned his head his nose giving him almost pin point accuracy in the cold weather where it was easier to catch scents on the wind. His eyes narrowed a bit as he seemed to be looking right at William his composure like that of a wolf defending it’s territory ready to attack, his muscles taut his hands curling into fists for a moment, but he didn’t charge out didn’t leave. If anything it would be more ‘if you’re man enough come and get some, if not screw off.’ intimidation technique he had picked up from a life of crime before becoming a were.