Several Years Ago
Alex had always been seen as weak—by his peers, by his pack, and especially by himself.
It wasn’t something that could be hidden; it was evident in the way others treated him.
Throughout his entire life, he was the kid who couldn’t shift properly, who couldn’t control his instincts, who always lagged behind the others.
While the other boys in his pack were strong and could transform effortlessly, Alex struggled with his power.
It was something that gnawed at him every day, and no matter how hard he tried, nothing ever seemed to change.
The teasing and the taunts were relentless, particularly when he was in school.
The locker rooms became a battleground, a place where he was tormented without mercy.
He could still hear the cruel laughter ringing in his ears,
