The Pulse Of Power
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For a moment the room was completely silent.
Elena sat on the bed, gripping the edge of the mattress as the strange energy inside her chest continued to rise. Her breathing had become uneven, and the warmth spreading through her body was growing stronger by the second.
She had never felt anything like this before.
It was as if something inside her had suddenly awakened after years of sleeping.
“Elena.
Rowan’s deep voice cut through the confusion.
She looked up at him.
His silver eyes were sharp and focused, watching her every movement carefully.
“You need to calm down,” he said.
“I’m trying,” she whispered.
But the pressure inside her chest kept building.
Her wolf stirred restlessly in her mind.
For years, Elena had barely felt her wolf’s presence. It had always been quiet distant weak.
But now it was pushing forward with surprising strength.
The energy surged again.
The lantern flame beside the bed flickered violently.
Rowan’s gaze narrowed.
He could feel it clearly now.
Power.
Raw and rising.
And it was coming from her.
Elena,” Rowan said more firmly, “breathe slowly.
She nodded, trying to follow his instruction.
Inhale.
Exhale.
For a moment the pressure eased slightly.
But then suddenly
A wave of energy burst outward from her body.
The force was invisible, yet powerful enough to ripple through the air like a sudden shockwave.
The lantern light flickered wildly.
The curtains near the window shifted as if struck by a gust of wind.
Rowan’s eyes widened slightly.
That was not the reaction of an Omega.
Not even close.
Elena gasped softly as the pressure finally faded.
Her shoulders slumped with exhaustion.
“What… was that?”
Rowan didn’t answer immediately.
Instead, he studied her carefully, his mind already analyzing what he had just felt.
That energy
It carried the unmistakable aura of an Alpha wolf.
But that made no sense.
Female Alphas were incredibly rare.
And Elena had lived her entire life believing she was an Omega.
Rowan finally spoke.
“Your wolf is stronger than you think.”
Elena shook her head weakly.
“No… that can’t be true.”
Rowan stepped closer to the bed.
“It is.”
She looked up at him, confusion written all over her face.
“But everyone in my pack said my wolf was weak.”
Rowan crossed his arms.
“Your pack is either blind or stupid.
Elena didn’t know how to respond to that.
Before she could speak again, a sudden knock sounded at the door.
Marcus’s voice followed from the hallway.
Alpha?”
Rowan glanced toward the door.
What is it?
Marcus pushed the door open and stepped inside.
But the moment he entered, his expression shifted.
“You felt it too, didn’t you?” Rowan asked.
Marcus nodded slowly.
“The entire pack did.
Elena looked between them.
“Felt what?”
Marcus’s gaze moved to her.
“The energy burst that just came from this room.
Elena’s eyes widened.
“That was me?”
Rowan and Marcus exchanged a brief glance.
Rowan spoke first.
Yes.
Marcus stepped further into the room, studying her with curiosity.
“Well,” the Beta muttered, “that explains why half the warriors just stopped training outside.
Elena’s stomach dropped.
They all felt it?
Marcus nodded.
When an Alpha releases their aura, wolves can feel it across the territory.
Elena’s heart skipped a beat.
But I’m not an Alpha.
Marcus raised an eyebrow.
Are you sure about that?”
Rowan’s voice cut in before she could answer.
“Marcus.
The Beta immediately looked at him.
Yes, Alpha?”
Make sure no one comes near this wing of the house tonight.
Marcus frowned slightly.
You think she’ll release another wave?”
Rowan’s eyes moved back to Elena.
It’s possible.
Marcus nodded.
I ’ll handle it.
He turned and walked toward the door, but before leaving he paused and glanced back at Elena.
“Congratulations,” he said casually.
She blinked in confusion.
“For what?
Marcus smirked slightly.
“You just scared an entire pack of warriors without even trying.
Then he left the room.
The door closed again, leaving Rowan and Elena alone.
Elena looked down at her hands.
They were still trembling slightly.
“I don’t understand any of this,” she whispered.
Rowan leaned against the wall again.
“You will.
She looked up.
How?
Rowan’s gaze remained steady.
“Because I’m going to find out exactly what you are.”
His words weren’t threatening.
But they carried a quiet intensity that made Elena’s heart beat faster.
For the first time since arriving here, she realized something important.
Alpha Rowan wasn’t afraid of her power.
If anything
He seemed interested in it.
And that thought was strangely comforting.
But neither of them noticed something happening outside the Alpha house.
Several Shadow Fang warriors had gathered in the training field, whispering among themselves.
They had all felt the sudden burst of Alpha energy.
One of the younger wolves looked toward the Alpha house nervously.
“That came from inside there.
Another warrior nodded.
“Did the Alpha bring someone powerful into the pack?
Marcus stepped into the clearing then, his presence immediately silencing the group.
“All of you,he said calmly, “go back to your duties.
One of the warriors hesitated.
But Beta that energy
Marcus’s expression hardened.
That’s none of your concern.
The warriors immediately obeyed, scattering back to their training.
Marcus glanced toward the Alpha house thoughtfully.
Even he had to admit
Things were about to get very interesting.
Inside the house, Elena slowly lay back down against the pillows.
Her body still felt weak.
Rowan watched her carefully.
Rest, he said.
You’ll need your strength.
Elena nodded quietly.
But as her eyes slowly began to close again, one thought lingered in her mind.
For the first time since her rejection…
She didn’t feel completely alone.
Yet neither of them realized something far more dangerous was already beginning to unfold.
Miles away.
Inside the Silver Moon Pack territory.
Sophia Frost suddenly stopped walking.
A strange chill ran down her spine.
Her wolf stirred uneasily.
As if sensing something she could not explain.
Sophia frowned slightly.
And whispered to herself.
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