THE ETERNAL HOWL
As the Alpha, his connections to those around him weren't just about duty, they wer
ystone in the training grounds. Aldric was not just Kael's right hand, he w
teased, circling him like a predator. "A
ng his fists. "Talk
idestepped him effortlessly, locking Aldric in
" Kael quipped
f off. "Fine, fine. I'll give you
erie a reminder of the trust that bou
ecorations depicting the history of the Silverclaw Pack. The air was thic
e. "Alpha Kael," he began, his voice gravelly but firm, "the pack thrives under your lea
ily with him. "The pack is strong, Elder Marce
g. "The ancestors watch over you. But strength is not
yed with him long aft
ing to the moonflowers that bloomed only at night. She knelt o
she asked without looking
tting on the edge of the garden
rm but searching. "You've been carrying
e ground. "It's nothing. Just the usua
. "You can tell me, Kael. Whatever it
The elders spoke to me today. They reminded me that streng
y've seen what you've built here. They're ju
ion softening. "How is it you a
d. "Because I know you. And I
th relics and artefacts that have been passed down through generations. The walls we
for his unmatched strength and unyielding leadership. Rhys had died in battle wh
oud of you," came
er hair catching the dim light. Though age had softene
ael said softly, his
t you must remember, Kael, legends are forged through tri
those of the elders. "I just
s shoulder. "But don't let doubt creep in. It's the
the gathering, watching his people dance and laugh around the fire. A strange sensati
reathing shallow. For the first
he haze. She appeared at his side, h
quickly, straighteni
nvinced. "You don't get t
rcing a smile. "Go back to the
she walked away, Kael couldn't shak
er. Warriors discussed border patrols, mothers shared stories of
er with a knowing smirk. "You've been aw
smile. "Of course not. Kael's j
ith the territory. But don't let him shut you out,
r friend's bluntness. "You're
laughter, but Kael's mind was elsewhere. He couldn't shake the f
oming, just as the elders
t a hint of something darker and he didn
but his jaw was tight, and his hands were clenched at his sides. He couldn't shake the faint, throbbing sensation that had started at the back o
presence drawing the attention of the warriors. They str
spite the dull ache in his head. "Keep sharpening yo
eave, his chest swelling with pride at the strength of his pack. But even as
n't make out their meaning. His brows furrowed as he glanced arou
ha K
er back, and her kind eyes reflected the waning sunlight. She was always
, his tone softening
ile," she said, concern lacing
through his hair. "Of course. Just making s
thing was different about him lately. His steps weren't as firm, his voice not as sharp. She noticed the slight sha
," she said gently. "Mayb
ckling. "I'm fine, Sele
n her chest. Kael wasn't the kind of man to co
seemed quieter than usual. The usual rustle of leaves and chi
that?" she
brows drawing toge
he murmured, her voice
wering trees casting long shadows in the fading light. He had grown up in these woods so h
wasn't the familiar call of his pack members, but something wild
placing a protective hand on Selene'
s from the scouts. His Beta Aldric had assured him there was no
eturned, faint
n his chair. "What the hell is going on
e backbone of the Silverclaw Pack. Whatever this
r interrupted his
e doorway. "Alpha, the patrols are set for
Good. Let's ke
s he studied Kael. "You sure you're alright?
er of irritation flashing in them. "I'm
in surrender. "Alright, a
aled heavily. He didn't ne
ith Kael earlier replayed in her mind. She wanted to tru
ng a hand through her hair. "What's goin
nocked before stepping i
er with a small smi
concern flashing in
ferent lately. I don't know how to
ng hand on her shoulder. "Maybe it's ju
mured, but her hear
rred with Aldric, their movements fluid and precise. But ha
was filled with alarm a
apped, pulling away
sy glances. Their Alpha rarely stumbled
mined to appear unfazed. But as he left the traini
o silence the frustration bubbling beneath the surface. Wha