Bound by betrayal: the Alpha's fall to BOUND BY BETRAYAL

The Shadows

too much wrath radiating from him like fire. I chose to go further into the forest instead, using the seclusion to slow my pound

each one, a wave of serenity and dread passed over me. This woodland was ancient, with roots steeped in mysteries and tales that existed before the wolves. Perhaps

se woods with him, running through the trees, giggling beneath the stars, and making silent vows. It seemed as if th

hy expect my allegiance and presence now after betraying me for an

floor like veins, whilst the weariness of the night time sank into my bones. I closed my eyes and allowed

n long, pale shadows. I forced myself to stand, brushed the dirt from my clothing, and starte

is calm posture and strong shoulders were clearly visible, even in the dim morning light. I fe

ening as he noticed how unkempt I looked. "I ass

"I guess I needed some tim

blame for yesterday's events, in my opinion. Mario's rage

. He doesn't frighten me, Orson. I've had enough of caving

ake out. Even if that could be true, he won't perceive it that way. Mario has neve

et go," I said firmly. "I'm not

nd softly touched my arm. The calm intensity in his stare

Most individuals are only able to dream about it. Eve

ething hotter that I hadn't let myself experience in a long time. Even when everything else fel

I could react. A child called Lucas, a young pack member

dded to a stop in front of us. "I need you t

her anxiously as my heart fe

a. The main den is where he is now. The pack is a mess. He's go

and stiffened his expr

er word. As we got closer to the den, I could hear a low, tight voice murmuring, which gave the atmosphere a foreb

b, and my breath froze in my thr

ed to be caught in a horrible nightmare because of the wild and unfocused look in his eyes. His fists clenched and

I know an Alpha who once had the allegiance and respect of all the wolves in the pa

ed expression and keen eyes. "These are not typical wounds. Although he

things have been since yesterday night. In this mood, he returned to the cave and began t

nd was filled with the words, which brought back recollections of ancient pack tales about ani

uestioned, the words tasting

t's feasible. However, if that's the case, this go

I choked back emotion.. An alert.

saw an unexpected and devastating display of desperation and unadulterate

"All of this wasn't anything I int

ously had. However, I was unable to ignore the betrayal that still

er before I could react. "Be cautious, Rosie.

causing him to lose consciousness. I had a peculiar sensation of loss, a glim

What ought we to do, Rosie? The pack is at risk

ck members were staring at me with a combination of despair and hope. Mysel

"Rosie, you're not alone in this. When you decide to take the lead, however..

ity to take back my life, leave Mario's shadow, and go my own way. However, I also

or rage, but because my heart felt it was right, I would take the lead. The opportunity to eme

trength surge like I had never experienced