ASHVIN HARVEY The previous day had been far too intense for everyone, but especially for her. I wasn’t sure if I should say I was proud, but I was. The way Zahra-Rose stood her ground, the way she submitted herself to her purpose without letting anyone intimidate her, it was the kind of strength that Alpha-bloods respected. Yet, she had no idea the kind of power she truly held… or how deeply her words had cut through the silence of our people. “It’s obvious you have a lot to say. You must not stay quiet about it,” she said from where she sat, her voice sharp and resolute. Her presence was overwhelming. Her wolf’s spirit blazed just beneath her skin, even if she didn’t realize it. She was already becoming someone strong. “I wanted to talk about yesterday,” I said quietly, breaking the

