lade was little yet keen, meant for fighting as much as hunting. She had learnt from Claire how to use it preci

en eyes following Jane's every move. "It makes no difference how st

r efforts to become better, even though her arms burnt from the effort. With the threat to

ny chance in actual combat, you'll need more than just that

o act as a sort of mentor to Jane, helping her learn the nuances of pack life as well as providing training. It took more than ju

a few more practice swings. "That's sufficient for

had been learning, her hands were shaking. Although the training had been demanding, it had also been empowering. She had grown pas

be ready," to end the stillness.

cal strength to withstand what's coming." Though the rogues are

something back, Jane scowle

s than just the rogue menace are at work in this bundle. old injuries that never recov

nsed something wasn't right, and Claire's warning only made her worries worse.

in, I'm suspicious. Have you not observed it as well? The way certain wolve

certain pack members avoided making eye contact or talked softly whe

said softly. But exercise caution. Even with his migh

s in the pack plotting to harm Zander. It also made logic, though. Should the outlaws be organising a

aware?" J

atement. He exercises caution. He is aware that without evidence, he cannot blame someone. Howev

search of safety, but now she knew she had entered a dangerous and dishones

felt as though every look and every murmur from the wolves surrounding her was an attempt to pry into her personal life. Thou

e a simple meal by the fire. His worried brow was wrinkled as he appeared lost in concentration. Since their discussion about the rogues,

d him, her movements tentative. As she got clos

n you? Jane questio

For a brief while, they sat in silence, with only

on, Jane replied, "I've been training wi

still far away. She is. Among

t phrase. "Zander, I have a question for you

e gave her a direct glance.

to break Claire's trust. "I've observed several things. A few of the wolves behave suspiciously in you

ned. Although he didn't answer right away, Ja

ng." The pack is in disarray. Not everyone is pleased with my

s ex-partner, Kira. Although she had heard rumours about her

her inquiry, Jane started. "W

ld not respond as his face turned into a stone mask. Howeve

and strong. She was careless, though. She aspired to control and test the limits of our

p one night without my permission. It was a joke. The outlaws were holding out for h

also tell that he was burdened with guilt.

that I could have done more to save her. My Beta, Logan, has never forgiven me for

dering the camp, silently observing everything. Although she hadn'

n on you?" Jane enquired, her t

I'm not sure. Logan is devoted to the pack,

previous transgressions and present threats seething beneath the surface. It was all coming to

and reverberated throughout the forest. In an instant, Zander was s

d, "That's a warning signal."

chest. Wolves rushed to arm themselves and get ready for an attack as the camp came to li

ues wer

n flaring in his eyes. "Remain ne

gantic, glowing-eyed, dark-furred wolf and flew off into the ni

pression set with a sombre resolve. "Go

lict got closer. This was not what she was ready for yet. Still,

had alrea