25 Qualities Of A Hero Novels & Stories

“Alphas can be a bit… snobby and self righteous. This is a way to show we appreciate them.” I snorted. “Fuck, I hate politics. You’re so much better at this than me.” He turned to face me, tucking a stray hair behind my ear. “I have been an Alpha for a long time, my love. It took me a while to learn the ways but you will too in your own time. The wolves are lucky to have you for a ruler.” “But I’m not an ass kisser. I’m stubborn and brash.” He chuckled lightly. “Yes, you are those things but also smart, kind, and resilient. You give people second chances and try to see the best in everyone. Those are the qualities that will make you a great queen. You have earned every ounce of loyalty.”

“What are you saying?” “Well,” she began. “I started to think you are becoming a superhero in this world.” “Hah?” Dropping my jaw, I lost a word there. “Me, a superhero?” She nodded with excitement. “I’ve been reading these superhero stories the newcomers brought from our world. They’re the best kinds of heroes that we, oldies, had ever heard in our lives.” She paced left and right. “Heroes who saved people wherever they went, asking nothing in return. Heroes who uphold their ideals and morals. Heroes who have great powers —”

My book. That one hit me different. I just sat there staring at it, her words hammering at all the walls I’d built around myself. She didn’t stop there. Carolina never stopped when she was on a roll. Carolina 🐱 Destiny Guide (accept no substitutes): You know what heroes do? They trip, they fall, they get back up anyway. They burn pancakes and still try again. (Yes, still thinking about your pancakes.) Heroes aren’t perfect. They’re stubborn. That’s you.

But building something strong enough to evolve beyond you. And Hope is finally ready to let go. To trust. To embrace the unknown future. Even though it terrifies her. Especially because it terrifies her. That's courage. Not the absence of fear. But choosing the right thing despite the fear. And Hope chooses courage. She always has. She always will. That's what makes her who she is. Alpha. Elder. Teacher. Leader. Person. All of it simultaneously. Messy, complex, evolving. And absolutely extraordinary.

Sophia looked it over. It was a writing assignment. Who is your hero? The child looked nervous. "I picked you." Sophia blinked. "What?" The child nodded enthusiastically. "I wrote about you." Suddenly everyone nearby became interested. Patrick abandoned his argument. Dominic put down the spatula. Even Pasquale looked up. "Let's hear it," he said. The child immediately began reading. "My hero is my mom because she always helps people and never gives up." Sophia immediately felt emotional. "She takes care of our family even when things are hard."

"Yes, she saw what I see. A child destined for great sorrow, betrayal, and heartache, but a woman that will endure. You possess a strong will, which a warrior requires to become all she is meant to be." "I don't feel very strong; honestly, I feel helpless, useless most of the time." The woman chuckled at me. "You are still so young. Don't carry the weight yourself, and allow mistakes to be made. No one is perfect, Kiera. Let Athena guide you, and you'll see your true potential." "She can be a bit bloodthirsty." I blurted out, and it made her laugh. "Athena likes to make those that cause suffering bleed. It is true, but she is also compassionate, kind, and resilient. Honor is of the utmost im

I felt gracious and proud that the moon goddess had paired me with her, with Zara, who could be selfless when need be and had the true makings of the perfect Luna. I knew Zara always doubted herself if she would ever be able to be a Luna when she was human and didn't even know the werewolf ways but truly, she didn't need to. The customs and rituals one can easily learn as the days pass by, what one can't learn are the traits for leadership. Strength and not just physical strength, but psychological strength. The selflessness of serving others. Taking responsibility and courage to be accountable if you do something wrong.

“Are you also agreeing with her?” “No, and yes.” The man answered. “Honesty is one of the characteristics a good leader should have. Likewise, it's a good idea that one should retreat backward rather than die trying to fight a lost battle. As long as you can live for another day, you can build back up your defeated army and fight back your enemy to regain your lost victory. I think the young lady definitely has a point right there.” Hearing this, my eyes lit up in joy. Does this mean that I won't be disqualified?

I kept the glass down. “Oh, just one step away,” He said. “What were the three qualities of a great leader I told you about?” “Insensitivity, Strength and Perceptivity.” I replied in a breath. “Good. Now you’ve proven the first two alright, but…” He looked at me and scoffed. “You’ve failed the third one.” “I’ve done everything as you told me,” I said in a determined tone. “What more do you expect?” “So you’re saying you didn’t leave out any mess in any of the missions?”

He asked. I traced circles on his chest. "Well, I'll be very happy, to be honest, and you'll look so hot as an Alpha. Not only that I can't imagine someone else as Alpha of your jack because you're the strongest, empathetic, kind to your people. Just know, you possess all the great qualities of an Alpha." I said truthfully.