"We can smell what other creatures eat. So they probably shy away from you because they don't want to get problems with the council. Plus, all predators clash unless they find a balance between them."

Something that was a lot easier for him to do right now without a pack. His instincts were longing for companionship more than defending territory or packmates. "Pack tends to stick tightly together. It's how they maintain balance so no one gets hurt or lost."