The confrontation escalated as Kaleb and Collyn continued to growl belligerently at each other. I pleaded with Kaleb to stand down, while Elias attempted to convince Collyn that he was one of us and meant no harm. I knew if they persisted, Kaleb would shift, and the situation could have taken a turn for the worse. Gabriel had already noticed the commotion and began to circle us in defense of his brother. Not too long after, other wolves joined in. "Kaleb! Kaleb! listen to me! This is not the time or the place to start a rivalry with the alpha. You are already considered intrusive, and you will be defeated." I said softly, trying to knock some sense into him. I never knew Kaleb to be this aggressive and competitive, just like Collyn was. Something about it seemed attractive and sexy, as I

