Truth and Ties

A'S

owled at a great pitc

ked for any sign of danger. The forest was still and quiet

ads jerked up in alarm. Upon noticing us, they took o

's heels. "Come on, you stupid deer!" I groa

trength finally gave out,

much trouble if your father finds out w

, I'm almost 19. I'm not going to let some s

each other like I was

ou serious?" they

hese stupid rules anymore, dad is so unfair to us female wolves, tr

the pack," Father said, stepping out from behind a tree. His eyes blazed with anger. "What is wrong with you Alana? Wh

take care of myself, I don

ll and your friends back to the palace," he said and turned to leave. "And yes, I don't want to see

. I carried the deer, while the other two helped each other up. We all

ind us? I ha

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pack knows what a traitor

igure lunged forward, digging his claws into t

ll to the ground, choking on his own blood.

turning to the hunter. "The other wolves

face was pa

W..when am I gonna get m

u're dead," The figure said with a sinis

pounding in his chest. He ran and ran, until he reached the edge of th

AN'S

and I don't think the pack is ready for whatever's coming," I said as I glanced down at the body of the elder, who had taken h

r, now this, wh

, his voice breathless with panic. "Some of o

wolf, cutting him off. "Dead? How

know, exactly. Th. They wer

wed. "Gone? What d

survive," the wolf explained. "It's clear that somet

ack members here, now. We need to make sure

said, bowing his head b

'm with you, Always brother," Ethan said, plac

gratitude. "Thank you," I said. "It really

a nod. "Alwa

, laying him in the freshly dug grave. "We honor his pass

ars. "He was like a father to all of us," I s

he palace gates, the pack gathered around and I noticed a low murmur

r than we are apart. It's evident they want to divide us, but they will not succeed, it's been a terrible day, so let's all go and res

gain. "I can't do this Father," I sobbed. "Why? Why did you make me the Alpha just to leave me all al

ur father saw something special in you," Sky said, his voice calm and reassuring. "You have a different set of skills and strengths

k I can do this, do you think I have wh

ill stand by you, and help you through this difficult time. You are not alone. I'm always here for you and I'd guide y

smile warm a

took over so don't be too hard on yourself, and don't give up hope. Take a

ody. "Thank you, Sky," I said, my voice husky with emo

good night's rest, your coronation is tomorrow." he

you,