The Last Pack Standing

ht but deliberate. She kept to the edges, avoiding the center where the higher-ranking wolves sat in their unspoken places of hon

is broad shoulders and piercing eyes radiating authority. He didn't speak often during me

ather and this Elias couldn't have been more different. Where her father had been warm and idealistic, Damon's

sharp enough to draw blood. The hunter-a boy barely older than Selene had been when

al efficiency. The taste was rich, but it did little to distract her from the oppressi

e younger wolves whispered to another. "

ied, rolling their eyes. "Damon's f

ded openly. Her victories were celebrated, her mistakes excused. The rest of the p

len

ng into the seat beside her. His grin was boyish, his dar

?" he asked, h

ne muttered, tearing of

hief. "You just look like someone stole your

though she tried to hide it. "Yo

to pl

ulders. Finn had always had that effect on her. He was one of the

chasing each other near the treeline. They were small, their fur still soft a

nd tumbled into the dirt. Selene rose instinctively,

" she asked, c

er eyes. Selene offered her a hand, and aft

looked at Selene with wide, curious eyes. "I saw you during

oice. Most of the pack ignored her accomplishments-or

softly, a small smil

her head. "Why doesn't anyone

s sat oblivious to the small moment unfolding at the edge of the clearing. "Bec

ressions thoughtful. Then the boy gr

ned. It had been a long time since anyone had

e said again, r

Selene stayed behind, tidying up the scraps left behind. She didn't have to-there were youn

ce behind her. Turning, she foun

instinctively, her hand

time," he said, his v

owned. "E

ying to earn their approval. It won

d herself to meet his gaze. "I'm

why bo

thing in his tone-the faintest hint of curiosity beneath the

ng a smirk. "The right thing," he repeated, his tone

to the bait. Instead, she turned back to he

nger before walking away, his pre

rom earlier nestled beside her. They'd followed her after the meal, th

that?" the girl asked, her voice sma

r, surprised by the ques

ed in, his green eyes glowing in the moon

is hair. "Strength isn't just abo

at is it

s about knowing who you are and staying true to

houghtful. Then they nodded, as if her words w

er side, Selene stared up a

fear and favoritism. But maybe-just maybe-there was anot

d to let the past