The force of my punch sent Alpha Ken flying back, crashing through the trees until he finally tumbled to a stop. The sheer power I’d just unleashed left me frozen in shock, my fist still raised as I tried to process what had happened. Did I really…? A cold shiver ran through me. I’d struck the Alpha with enough force to send him hurtling away. I had done this.
Around me, everything seemed to go silent, as if the world itself had paused to take in what I’d done. My breath caught in my throat, and my heart hammered in my chest, each beat amplifying the weight of my actions. This wasn’t some accidental stumble or a harmless misunderstanding. This was real, tangible power. And it had come from me.
“What the hell was that?” a voice muttered from behind me, harsh and accusing, breaking through
