How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
The man wanted a hybrid from one of the weaker families. Less noticeable, easier to handle, that was the implication. Well, if he thought stealing one of the others would have gone by without notice or care, then he was ignorant of how the pack functioned […] The pack wouldn't take that lightly. And her father would hunt down anyone who took one of his own. (5.22)
Douglas may be one creepy dude, but he's kind of ignorant when it comes to werewolves. As Bridin explains here, he doesn't give them enough credit—while he thinks they would just let the absence of one of their own go, he also underestimates their dedication to each member of the pack. As we know, this ends up being not such a good deal for him.
Quote #5
[Douglas] could tell by their faces how they were all going to vote, and could see no gain in exercising his dominance in this particular case. But if he made it seem like accepting the girl's petition was his idea, well, that he might be able to use. Especially since another weak wolf in the area would stretch Brannoc's resources even more. (7.47)
If Douglas were an ethical leader, having him as Council leader wouldn't be such a bad thing. Considering that this guy is basically just out for himself, though, his careful consideration of how to distort their perception is pretty dangerous. Douglas is obviously concerned with only one thing about the wolf girl's proposition: how it can benefit him.
Quote #6
"Why don't I look like everyone else?" I asked.
"Because you're not like everyone else, Sam. Necromancers are linked to death. The underworld, the spirit world, whichever particular appellation you choose to give it, you are one of the ties that binds this world to that." (8.77-78)
Being a necromancer not only gives Sam access to the spirit world, but the ability to manipulate and control it. He may not have Douglas's evil intent, but he can nonetheless access the previously closed sphere of the dead.