A few days after attaining Guardian Pack status, the call came. Austin had been spotted again. This time, Alpha Clayton reached out, requesting the Howlers’ help in training his recruits. We agreed and constructed a training course modeled after our own rigorous system. Once preparations were complete, I had them all run laps across the territory in human form.
Not even Selene and her brothers were exempt. While ensuring her protection remained my priority, I also wanted her capable of defending herself. She needed strength, not just shelter.
Alpha Clayton, though once wary, was slowly coming to terms with his daughter being the Mate of one of the rarest hybrids in existence. His acceptance was cautious but watching me train Selene firsthand—without hesitation or favoritism—seemed to eas
