Tale of a two skin- The Last Alpha

Kael's eyes snapped open, his heart racing like a wild animal. The full moon hung low in the sky, casting an eerie glow over the small cabin. He could feel its power coursing through his veins, calling to him. With a growl, Kael threw off the covers and rose from bed, his muscles tensing as he fought the transformation. He stumbled to the window, throwing it open to let in the cool night air. "The last alpha," he whispered to himself, the weight of his title settling heavy on his shoulders Kael's gaze fell upon the small clearing below , where is pack gathered around a roaring fire .

They where his family, his friends and his responsibility. He could sense their unease , their fear , as they waited for him to join them . His beta, Akira, stood at the edge of the group, her eyes fixed on kael's window. She was the first to notice when he appeared, and she nodded in silent understanding. Kael took a deep breath and made his way downstairs, the wooden floor creaking beneath his feet. The pack pathed as the approached, their faces etched with concern "Kael we need to talk ",Akira said , her voice was low and urgent.

"What is it?" Kael asked, his eyes scanning the circle. "It's the hunters," said Jax, a young and hot-headed member of the pack. "They're getting closer, Kael. We can't keep running." Kael's jaw clenched. The hunters had been a thorn in their side for months, seeking to exploit the pack's weakness. "We'll protect ourselves," Kael said, his voice firm. "We always have." But the weight of his alpha responsibilities settled heavier on his shoulders. He knew the pack was struggling and he was running out of options. Akira followed Kael as he walk away from the fire , his eyes fixed on the board back . She had always been his rock , his confidante , but lately, she began to question his decision. "Kael, wait ," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. He turned , his eyes narrowing on the moonlight. "What is it, Akira ?" " The pack is scared " , she said , her words tumbling out in a rush. " They don't know if you can protect them. And Jax..... he's talk about leaving." Kael's expression turned grim. "Jax is young and impulsive. He'll come around". But Akira knew better. Jax was just the tip of a iceberg. There were others who doubted Kael's leadership, who whispered among themselves about the ability to kee them safe. "Akira, I need you to keep the pack together ", Kael said , his voice low and urgent. " I'll handle the hunters." Akira nodded but her heart was heavy with doubt. Could Kael really protect them, or was he leading them further into danger ? As she returned to the fire, she caught Jax's eye, and for a moment, they just stared at each other, the tension between them palpable.

The night air was electric with tension as Kael patrolled the pack's perimeter. He could sense the hunters' presence, their scent carried on the wind. Suddenly, a twig snapped, and Kael's head swiveled towards the sound. A figure emerged from the shadows, rifle at the ready. Kael sprang into action, his body shifting into wolf form as he charged towards the hunter. But there were more, closing in from all sides. The pack rallied around him, snarling and snapping as they fought off the attackers. Kael took down hunter after hunter, but there were too many. Just as he thought they'd repelled the attack, a bullet grazed his shoulder, sending him tumbling to the ground. As he struggled to rise, a figure loomed over him, rifle pointed at his head. "Kael, the last alpha," the hunter sneered. "You're a relic of the past." Kael's vision blurred, but he saw Akira leap forward, teeth bared, and the hunter's eyes widened in surprise. Kael's vision slowly returned, his ears ringing from the gunshot. He struggled to sit up, but a sharp pain in his shoulder forced him back down. Akira's face hovered above him, her eyes filled with worry. " Kael, don't move. You're hurt." He gritted his teeth, trying to access the damage. The pack was scattered around him, some tending to the wounded, others standing guard. Jax approached, his expression grim. " we lost three, keal. And two more are badly injured." Kael's heart sinked he failed to protect them. As the pack tended to their dead and wounded, keal couldn't shake the feeling of responsibility. He had led them into danger, and now they were paying the price. Akira helped him sit up, and keal surveyed the carnage. The hunters had left nothing but destruction in their wake. "We need to get out of here," keal said, his voice firm despite the pain. " we can't stay in one place for too long." But he looked around, he saw the doubt in his pack's eyes. They were questioning his leadership, and he didn't blame them.