How Villains Are Born

wolf stood before me, sleek and powerful, its fur glistening under the moonlight. Two distinct white spots adorned each side of its abdome

untamed beauty that resonated deep within me. The wolf's eyes, a brilliant shade of am

ix of awe and wonder. This was my wolf, a

ld hold on to. Someone to talk to

olf's ears twitching, attuned to every sound in the forest. It was an invigorating

cold and longing for long now flickered with a hint of warmth. The presence of the wolf brought

se of understanding through the glass. The name resonated with memories that echoed from my past. Also held promi

ame.. As we stood together under the sky in that open clearing a sen

ered audibly. However at that moment it seemed as if

Echo. All the while I spoke, he wasn

ilence from Echo. He was not happy, he was not runni

lutched at my heart. I had hoped for companionship, a confidant in

urge to shift back to my human form, to t

e fur recede and the powerful changes reverse. It pained me ve

nce again in my human state, my

e all along, Damien," the voice said. It was Echo, my wolf. My heart leaped wit

ded cold and ha

happiness within yourself, my voice will remain muted, at least most times. Your pain has woven a cloak of col

y anguish, reflecting the truth back at me. The Moon Goddess had granted me a wolf t

ll, a cruel yet necessary reminder of the path I had chosen to walk. My parents' a

on. Perhaps he could offer some guidance, shed light on what had transpired. My wol

orm fully. Standing up, I brushed the di

to confront my demons and find

d into my seat. My body wa

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ed what my father would do or say when he saw me. Not

. Everyone must have slept. Well, except the secu

home Echo." I said with a bit of joy in my

silent. He only whi

ht to uncle Mason's room. My father had requeste

wn across the floor like fallen soldiers. The grand chandelier that once glittered with splendour now hung askew, its crystals tinkling faintly. The furniture was displaced

d missed this party, anger that my absence had driven them to such madness. They had expected m

el a sense of vindication. This was the life I had rejected, the responsibilities I had ca

o reply. I knocked again and again, but there was still no an

ur father's office!" my wolf finally

ce. Two of my father's guards stood in front of the door. Their e

said no mala should go in there" one o

o drink. What's with the celebrat

ed his paw to hit their heads. They

anks

Ech. I'm Echo. I hate abbr

or finally. My wolf kept feelin

go in? We could just turn back and forget a

e Mason. It's just one goodby

'm you."

the door open. T

heard a faint voice call out

y to the light switch, a

denl

on my face. My jaw cracked a

ound, waiting for

another 'THUD!" on my face. This tim

hat's hap

dn't r

a fool today before all my pack. And for that, ther

happening, I felt his claw tear my

t Derek! Are you.

ppened. Or maybe, I was able

your father before he makes another mistake. You're the

ed myself up f

gh, I saw my father running to

y son poison. And you want to live?" My father use

e it! It was time to fight! My uncle

d shifting, but Echo

Come on!" I tried and tried,

He's your Alpha and I cannot lay my ha

n, I'll do

k from the banner stand that held the fla

d. He turned ove

t your own

ed your mother. You killed the love of my life. You don't deserv

name as the prospective Alpha. We all have secrets. This one is ours and you have

. I would never be like you." Anger evolved me. I felt my eyeballs turn blue.

s began to eject as well. Dark fur began growing

nd I had the strength to do as I pleas

He stepped back a

olf? He's... He