LEONARD
I frowned as I walked through the noisy part of Alpha Victor’s territory. The Golden Claws Pack had a lot more commotion than I was used to, unlike my own Red Moon Pack. My pack was quieter, more focused, and certainly more peaceful.
It had been my home since I was young, ever since my parents passed, leaving me with only Benjie to confide in. The absence of their voices still echoed in my soul, and the silence in my mind was often more comforting than any loud celebration.
I moved slowly, my boots crunching over the gravel path, not really paying attention to the decorations or the other guests. I wasn’t here to socialize. I was here to find my mate.
Benjie, my wolf, spoke in my mind with a voice that felt both familiar and grounding, pulling me out of my thoughts.
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