tered

Alpha with an army of wolves loyal to his every command. His silver hair flashed in the moonlight

. "This is the infamous Lena Hart, the rejected m

"Let me guess, you're the little coward who needs to prey on

ue. It's said that you have been gathering rogues and encouraging them. It is also said

r. Lena felt the weight of their doubts pressin

artbeat was thrumming fast. "These wolves come to me because I hav

d to manipulate anyone. My wolves follow me because they kn

Ridge? Blood Moon? This isn't leadership, Elias; it's ruin. Y

of menace. "The Moon Goddess left us long ago. We'

fists. "No. You're just a bigger tyrant, using fear to ge

sinister smile, "

their earlier fight-stepped forward. His loyalty had wa

as is right. He has an army. He has proven himself. Perhaps

hority. "Is that what you think, that we should aba

with feigned sincerity. "Murder is such a stiff

faces. "Listen up! I may not know how to feel about this situation, or even where I'm supposed to be, but we have a choice. We ha

e lost his calmness. "Take care Lena.

"And if you think you can intimidate

c current that is about to discharge. Lena concluded rightly that this was the cl

nd you one thing; you're brave. But bravery isn't going to help you wh

g. "Then I guess I'll fall, but I won't stand b

reflect it. "Fine. You know what you want to do. Let

behind him. The clearing was hushed all of a sudden, the

of you would want to go with him, I will not discourage you. But just know- if y

ves began to step forward-not toward Elias but L

you," he

es surrounding her, she knew the fight wasn't over yet. War had