esence that had allowed him to dominate the most powerful factions in the werewolf world. It wasn't just about his strength;

disability. It was as if they neither saw it nor cared about it. To them, his pow

umed was nothing more than a myth now stood before her. He was rea

he bloodline you so proudly

urs. He sat in his wheelchair, yet his presence was overwhelming. His g

y before you were, before I took control. I do not impose anything on you, nor do I want anything from you. All I desire is for my group's n

ty that demanded attention. He moved his wheelchair forward with deliberat

tried to absorb his words, she found his gaze flicking

n from his body and make people focus on

even noticed his presence beside her.

that the latter was fiddling with he

al enthusiasm?" Hazel asked, he

but the hesitation in her expressio

sdain. "I lost it on a crippled Alpha. I never expected tho

her in disbelief, struggling to process what she had just hear

arriors!" Hazel's voice was low but sharp. "He lacks nothing, yet you say yo

either! Or are you trying to act like a saint all the time, defending ev

training nearby. The atmosphere shifted as eyes turned

llenged, her gaze piercing through Haze

rd, unable to respond immediately. Olivia's words f

dropping to the ground as she clenched her teeth. "

turned away, walking toward a distant bench. Sitting down, she bu

ng worse lately. Olivia had always been reckless, acting witho

fended the Alp

. This bond was new to her, yet at the

him observing two girls sparring, offering them

nly, he loo

moment-neither showing any e

all

king, n

nu

iled

Haz

f he had overheard the earlier argument. Perhaps Alpha Ethan had heard it too. Hazel ga

ow we don't have time to waste, and the Alpha

ew his eyes would be on her the entire time. She was confident in her abilities, but she hadn't expec

of provocation. The girl looked physically stronger than Hazel, her confident eyes momentarily shaking Hazel's own resolve. But she quickly pulled he

s and rolling her neck in preparation. Hazel felt the tension coiling inside

rful kick sent her crashing to the ground. Hazel gasped as the full weight of her opponent pinned h

the cold intensity of his stare sent a shiver through her. Forcing herself to refocus, she attempted to throw the girl off balance. Gathering her

e but to rely on agility, dodging as much as she could and countering with sud

the ground. Pain exploded through her skull, and she tasted blood seeping into her mout

ze lifted to the Alpha. He was still seated, watching in silence, as i

Hazel thought, trying to will herself u

le to consecutive strikes. Seizing the opportunity, Hazel launched a flurry of attacks, determi

xed with saliva, the metallic taste coating her t

s chair scraping against the floor as he rose and exited

eak. But she hadn't realized that stand