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that surrounded us. A knot tightened in my stomach as everyone's gaze fell on Trent. The accused stood at the center. His grey hai

re unforgivable. I stood in uncertainty observing silently what judgment would be passed. My heart ac

igure with an aura of authority, stepped forward. I braced

the Alpha, by the sacred laws of our k

yes but he didn't say a word. My father turned to me, his gaze indicating it was time to carry out his co

ould see the shock in his eyes, and in a des

feel the fear in his tone, but I ha

I have to do this" I res

re, because it would be too difficult to go on with the task. I struggled t

r of the Alpha reject you

a collective howl in the air from the pack members. I felt like my heartbeat had sto

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n the pit of my stomach as I woke up. It grew worse when I noticed the hurried footsteps and hushed conversation of the pack members echoi

s usual calm face was

barely above a whisper, but you could de

. Trent has challenged him to a fight. The entire pa

skipped

ent

ery night for the past three years. The man I rejected and severed ties with, was he returning? I could feel my inner wolf tu

t?" I asked, desp

hley but we just h

were assigned to wait and bring them back. The security was tightened, everyone took precautions and nobody journey

re was still tension in the air as Trent's day of arrival was still unk

bright in the night sky, casting its silvery glow over the pack's celebration. Laug

, the whispers of Trent's return bec

ed, their celebration momentarily frozen as all eyes turned toward the imposing figure. Accompani

tion, similar to what others in the pack were feeling. The happy rhyth

ver the square. All activities ceased, and the young pups were ushered bac

of his experiences. His grey hair flowed untamed, framing a face that bore the scars of exile. The once-dull gray eyes now glowe

ent. "Trent, after all these years, you dare to retur

o settle unfinished business," he replied, his voice low and fi

s. The air buzzed with an unspoken challenge, and I felt a mix of emotion

my own conflicting feelings. She seemed to sense the depth of my e

Ryan. It's time for change." His words echoed t

e breaking the law by returning,Trent.You have n

ealing a strength shaped by the challenges of exile.