RHEA
Garrett’s challenge compelled all in the fight to stand and witness.
Or was it because of the ancient pack law that single combat between Alphas must be honored without interference as it was written into our instincts deeper than thought? Even the federal agents did not open fire, instead understanding that this was something beyond them, guided by rules as old as their government.
I'm watching from the entrance to the Pack House, all of my instincts howling at me to do something but knowing that it would just undermine Darius. Undermine everything we'd fought for. Make the traditionalists correct that Lunas were not to be trusted to obey pack law.
Garrett was undamaged and still infused with magic while Darius was injured and weary from the day's fighting.
The contrast was visi
