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By the time training finally ended, every single part of my body ached with exhaustion and pain that ran deep into my muscles and bones. My arms throbbed from the endless drills, and my legs felt so weak they might give out beneath me at any moment. There was still dried mud caked on my clothes, and a fresh bruise was already forming along my ribs from where Brandon had shoved me hard during one of the exercises. Nobody had bothered to check if I was okay afterward, not even the instructors. Nobody ever did. I walked slowly through the pack grounds with my head down, avoiding any eye contact as I made my way toward the Alpha House. Today I was supposed to have dinner with my so-called ‘family,’ though the thought alone made my stomach twist uncomfortably. The largest house in the entire pack stood proudly on a hill, overlooking the whole territory like a symbol of power. Most wolves thought it was beautiful, grand, and impressive—a place anyone would feel lucky to live in. I used t

The entire pack was celebrating tognight! banners hanging brightly across the pack square, and music blasting from large speakers set up around the open field. Food stalls lined the edges, their delicious aromas mingling with the excitement, while children ran around wearing Damon jerseys, their laughter echoing. Every conversation seemed to circle back to one thing—the championship game, the winning goal, and the future Alpha himself. Damon. I stood near the entrance, already regretting my decision to come out tonight. Crowds had never been my thing, especially not ones filled with wolves who enjoyed making my life miserable at every opportunity. “Smile,” my mother’s voice came from beside me, pulling me back to the moment. I looked at her. She had spent extra time getting ready, her elegant dress catching the lights, and for once, she looked genuinely happy and relaxed. “It’s a celebration, Elliot.” I forced a small, tight smile. “I’m trying.” She sighed softly. “You spen