“This pack survived under my leadership because discipline mattered.” Alpha John said. “Because warriors understood their place and enemies feared crossing our borders.”
Marcus nodded again. A few others followed. Alpha John’s voice hardened slightly.
“But today I see hesitation where there should be certainty.”
His gaze flicked across the clearing. Then it landed on me. Not accidentally. It was never accidentally.
“I see distractions.”
The word hung in the air. And suddenly every wolf in the clearing knew exactly where this was going.
“An Alpha cannot lead properly when his judgment is clouded by personal attachments.” Alpha John said calmly.
Several wolves shifted uncomfortably. Others watched me openly now.
“Strength requires focus.” Alpha John continued. “It requires discipline
