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CHAPTER 7 - PACK INSTINCTS

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Serena's POV (as interpreted by Kael)

I never felt right using the word "ritual." At Dravenhold, it had nothing to do with candles, chants,

and sworn oaths. Here, it meant teeth bared, blood spilled, and shattered pride until one wolf

stood tall enough to claim its dominance.

This morning, the circle for the dominance trials glistened with rain water, while countless boots

churned the dirt floor. Three names were called, and mine was the last.

"Kael Draven."

The courtyard noise in the dorms escalated the moment I entered the ring. Everyone loved

these rituals-praise moments-in their ideas, almost like watching wolves tear each other apart

was camaraderie.

In front of me, three second-years prowled into place. Bigger. Older. Smirks reflected on their

mouths. One knuckled his fist, loud enough so that it echoed. Another tore his disdainful gaze

over me, as if I were not worth the effort of him even wasting claws on.

"What are the rules?" I kept my voice steady.

A grin full of teeth appe
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