"It’s an inherently offensive term, and it’s not accurate. Her wolf is merely dormant due to illness, as you should all well know since she is the daughter of a prominent Alpha and her first shift was well celebrated. Having a dormant wolf due to illness is temporary, even if it lasts for years, and it is something that Ella will no doubt recover from. It is in no way a defect." I felt my heartbeat flutter as I listened to Alexander’s defense of me. He was right, but more importantly, he was making David seem like a jerk. "He’s right," I said, turning back toward the cameras. "My wolf is still with me; she’s only dormant, and I’m following the advice of my doctor to recover from this illness and bring my wolf back to full strength. It’s only a matter of time before it happens. I am

