So no-one has read 'Wild Animals I Have Known' by Ernest Thompson Seton? The story is out of copyright now I think. You can find it on the internet.
King Lobo, the leader of a pack of wolves that ruled Currumpaw, a vast cattle range in northern New Mexico in the late 19th century. His name struck fear into the hearts of every rancher and shepherd because he was a wolf of great cunning and skill. He laughed at every trap, scorned all poisons and evaded every hunter.
His one weakness was his mate, Blanca, a strikingly beautiful white wolf. The author trapped and killed her. Lobo found her trail, cried and howled the whole night through, and came looking for her body. He abandoned all caution and walked into a series of traps. He put up little resistance when found and died soon after. Touched by Lobo's love, loyalty and deep affection for his mate, the ranchers placed his body next to Blanca's remains.
I remember reading it as a child and crying when Blanca was killed. It's the one story I can remember word for word even now, 25 years after I first read it. Whenever I get suited up, I meditate on Lobo until I can feel his pack behind me and with the King wolf behind my eyes, I can rule every interview or meeting. I feel like I can take on anything and anyone. One wolf isn't there though. I'm still looking for 'Blanca'.
Do you know why I've chosen the name now?
Lobo