Chapter 39

• The wolves looked downright confused, having momentarily overcome their fear. A shared look passed between the group, as if challenges dealt to an alpha was not common. I found that reaction odd, considering werewolves are not a complacent species. Someone is always itching to leap free of their bounds, even if it means challenging their alpha to a death match. Although, most packs have a considerable alpha lineage– the offspring of strong wolves growing strong themselves and rearing stronger wolves still. Morale of the story, the lives of alpha-blooded wolves are almost always cut short by others with an alpha lineage.
• “Is your alpha not going to greet another of equal ranking?” I questioned, standing tall and unguarded. “Does he plan not to accept a challenge?”
• They were silent for a moment before one of them spoke up, hesitantly. “I’ll, uh, I’ll go deliver the message to Alpha Jackel.”