Chapter 10: Wait Here
(Aspen's POV)
Cain's laughter grated against my ears, a sound thick with arrogance and triumph. The circle of rogues tightened as whispers crackled among the onlookers. Ethan bucked beneath Cain’s massive paw, his fury twisting his wolf form into a coiled spring of defiance.
“You bunch of cowards!” Ethan snarled through gritted teeth, his voice shaking with rage. His silver fur gleamed under the dim lights of the market, though his body trembled with strain. "Get off me!"
Cain smirked lazily, applying more pressure with his paw. “You’re lucky I haven’t crushed your ribs—yet.” The dirty scar stretching across his face twisted as he leaned down. “You pups need to learn respect.”
I kept my posture low, my tail curled submissively. I trembled, staring at Cain’s
