However, I knew it was still important to him, and I was beginning to feel more comfortable with the idea. Some of my worries had to do with the unknown aspects of it, while others just had to do with the fact I viewed binding myself to him magically as being a much bigger deal than a wedding ceremony.After the third full moon I ran with the women, Randall asked me to come to his house a few days later. I was pretty sure we hadn’t done anything to upset him, but I was still nervous.I didn’t take beef this time, but didn’t feel right showing up empty handed, so I brought some beer from a local microbrewery.I was relieved he merely wanted to check in with me, ask about the energy of our runs, and make sure we were all getting along. He also asked about my relationship with Bash, and I let him know I wouldn’t be joining the Pack.“I’m happy for you,” he told me with a gentle smile. “I’ve spoken with Charleen, and she tells me even though it’s her land, she feels as if the group members are equally looking to you and her as the de facto leaders.
