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d a decided step. He did not intend to stand in the shadows

h of indignation crossed his eyes. Silence in t

acing himself alongside Elise. He hadn't come to p

a calm, but sharp voice, which makes you forget

not need her defense. But it was a def

ore the storm. Romain knew that his words would

ere, motionless, but

s my way, Romai

an almost impercepti

en afraid to me

rst time, some members of the pack looked away,

said with more firmness. We are here because we have all recognized a force in Elis

shadow moved, as if he expected he said more. H

eeds someone who challenges expectations, who goes beyond tradition, and who prove

a step, bringing his face

u believe yourself ab

g deeper, more sincere. Romain had chosen to act, not because he intended to t

became

e did not say one more word. His eyes, injected with contained

g a last look at the pack, bef

se, a slight smile f

ise. But be aware that from t

udden weight disappear

took a

ged his

to change the dynamics of this pack, you will need allies. But

hing she had never felt towards another wolf. The loyalty he offere

ld no longer ignore the quiet and resolved force of Romain. Something r

said in a calmer voice. But indeed,

, whispering with each other. But a change was already in the air. The atmosphere

id a stone at

do it alone. A cry will tear the air. Elise did not even have time to turn around, before feeling an imposing, almost familiar presence, sne

es, his proud posture devoid of compromises. He had the

, a former leader of the pack, whose name was only pronounced in a low voice. A wolf that time and c

devoid of heat. He turned his sharp gaze to Elise. -

seen coming. She stood there, alone in front of a man who embodied every

posing like a rock, and he put his eyes

alpha, who thinks that by facing some challenges, she will be entitled

rd as the rock surrounding her, but internally, anger was bubbling. Not against Mathis, no. Not yet. But against the very principle

te my choices, you are wrong, Mathis, she

ce, his look at Elise. He knew she could manage thi

look. He continued to fix Elise

is well deserved. Fight me, and I will

strength and will. But it went far beyond a simple physical confrontation. Mathis wanted to prove that, des

ger, more daring, got a place that, according to him, did not come back to her? She was not entitled

e had never intended to fold, neithe

will have, Mathis. But know

have kept the power of the ancient leaders, this innate authority which could not be ignored. But Elise did not go back. She knew t

step tow

orth. Show me that you are

nce of an unalterable promise in Elise's eyes.

esture, moved away a little. He knew that Elise did

ame, her own shape is slowly contorting under the pressure of the transformation.

The tension in the air seemed to vibrate from the wait, each m

reached him with an agility that he could not anticipate.

le of attacks and parades. Mathis was imposing, but Elise knew th

Alpha stepped back a step. She didn't ne

oman, still behind, observed each

his stumbled and fell on his knees. He looked

d, his raucous vo

. Her eyes were on him, but she said nothing. She didn't need

t gesture of dignity. He bowed slightly before

the al