What she said was quite true. His pack was definitely at a disadvantage because he was unmated. However, it had not proved to be too much of a problem but he had noticed that the pack was growing restless. They felt weakened and in danger, even with his constant assurance and efforts to keep them safe. Not all of the pack was upset, but it was only a matter of time. He would definitely need to acquire a mate and soon. He glanced at her, eyeing her for a moment in silence. "We do indeed thrive on companionship. I will probably need to acquire a mate soon. None of the nearby packs seem willing to align with me and provide a mate and none in my pack has captured my interest."<br/><br/>It was quite the predicament indeed. Marie was often worried about this very thing when she spoke to him. She wanted him to not give up on trying to find a mate. She liked having Darius as an alpha but some of the younger ones were definitely wanting to challenge him. They found him weak without a mate. Which, wasn't the case. Darius was actually quite strong and clever. If he hadn't been who he was, there would probably have been a new alpha by now.<br/><br/>"I do not know what you could possibly do to help me with my sleep, but I will definitely show you to my room." He didn't look at her as they finally reached the kitchen. He pushed the door open and held it open for her to enter the room before him. The lights were still on, a clear sign that someone had been inside and forgotten to turn off the light. Probably a younger wolf after a late snack. It wasn't the first time that had happened and certainly wouldn't be the last.<br/><br/>"We have leftovers from dinner or I can whip you up something fresh." Marie was normally in charge of meals, but Darius could cook pretty decently. He didn't mind cooking for Belle if that was what she wanted. He gestured for one of the bar stools at the counter. "You can go ahead and sit there if you want."