James raised his glass in harmony with their and was ever the humble politician .

"It was worth it if it meant securing this territory."

He would never tell anyone that his success was due to a vampire himself. Though he was sure the more intelligent members of the pack were aware of this fact - if only because such a bloodless event was not possible without negotiations.

Once she left, James leaned in to whisper in Skip's ear. "I didn't think it was possible to wear that much perfume."