he finished his glass in a couple of big gulps and took my hand . it 's the thought that counts , and her father had always been a thoughtful gift-giver . you must have known about the plot . her bag was still in the plane . when the time was right , his father would step down and the pack would vote for a new alpha , but until that time , his father stood as the leader . saint staggered as soon as on the knees it took back conscience of itself . 