        Its baritone voice made her think she had been correct in her initial assumption that it was a stallion, which was too bad.  It was unlikely to have very high standing among its mates—if it even had any.  Since it had been there alone, and was still alone, it was probably unallied.  Once they had gotten past the initial communication phase, he might not be able to offer her much.  He probably would have a very difficult time gaining her an audience with any alphas.  