Chapter Fourteen

A New Dawn.

Everything was way too loud. Richard was shouting something in my ear, but I couldn’t catch it.

Kane was down on the floor bleeding and choking on his blood.

I'd acquired a few broken bones and tears, nothing permanent.

Truth was, I’d also doubted I could take him. It could have been a suicide mission, but then I felt it—my wolf. My connection to it was stronger than it had ever been. Even with that, though, there was no guarantee of a win. And yet, I’d defeated him.

Maybe Richard was right when he’d said I’d escaped death for a reason.

“End it, kill him.”

That's what Richard had been screaming into my ear.

The Iron Claw members were loyal only to power. That was the reason none had gone against Kane, despite all he’d done.

I'd have to prove myself strong enough to lead them.

I walked to Kane as he crawled out of the ring. Grabbing him by the neck, I turned to face the pack members. My claws slid out, sinking deep into his flesh. He thrashed wildly, but soon the fight dra