on's

had the audacity to disobey me in front of a stranger. But I pushed aside my anger and focused on the wou

stronger. You'll need all your energy for our next conversation." I paused, my eyes locked on

fate was in my hands. And I knew that fate was usually sealed for strays like her, who stumbled into our territory uninvited. But something abou

unished. But I also felta connection with her, a connection

eaving the room with careful considera

his insubordination in front of a stranger was a direct challenge to my leadership. I needed to address this situation privately, wolf to wolf, with only Artemi

r before becoming alpha. I ducked behind shadows, using the darkness to conceal myself. My eyes locked onto Reese, his back

anded, my voice low and even, but laced with a hint of warning. "How dare you questio

glimmer of fear in their depths. "How can I not speak out?" he countered, his voice lac

e who stays and who goes. I'll do what I deem fit, and you will respect my decisions and trust my jud

in his eyes "I meant no disrespect, Alpha" he said, his voice laced

tive. "He'd tell me stories, call me his puppy, and share wisdom like this 'A dog never chews the bone tied to his neck.'"

y here, in charge of the pack, including the girl." My gaze narrowed. "She's the bone around yo

r my words. The conclave awaited, and I had no time for distractions. The pa

IL'

ape the uncertainty that hung over my fate like a dark cloud. I couldn't bear the thought of causing a civil war within

he silence was deafening. I took a deep breath and began to move stealthily along the shadowy walls, my feet barel

e where I was headed, just as long as I got far away from the pack's territory. I dreamed of a l

back of my neck. I tried to reach for the spot, but my vision began to blur and the forest ar

REESE

for! leaving me behind?!!! ," I, Beta Reese, muttered to myself. "Does he think I'm not capable of handling

e thrill of the hunt, the rush of adrenaline that came with being a predator. And the

my senses on high alert. The thrill of the hunt w