A murmur of interest rippled through the gathered wolves, who had edged closer to hear our exchange. I became aware that our casual conversation had attracted an even larger audience, with wolves from various packs watching with undisguised curiosity. The Northern Crescent Alpha stepped forward, his silver-streaked beard gleaming in the sunlight.
"Would you be willing to demonstrate some counters?" he asked, his deep voice carrying the distinctive accent of the mountain territories. "Many of our younger pack members have never been taught how to effectively defend against a Lycan."
I hesitated, suddenly uncomfortable with being the centre of attention. Training my own pack was one thing; conducting an impromptu seminar at the summit was quite another. My gaze flicked to Elijah, seeking g
