The pain is disseminating due to the silver. If the bullet remains lodged, it would gradually poison my entire body; however, there is still ample time before that occurs. I must persevere; this is not the moment for complaints or complacency. I maintain my focus on the objective and proceed forward, while the sounds of snarls, gnashing teeth, and growls gradually begin to infiltrate my auditory perception.
I perceive a motion from the periphery of my vision and observe another wolf poised in mid-air, prepared to strike. I rapidly change direction and leap, seizing his neck before his paws touch the ground. As I force him to the ground, Tim approaches me.
Blood is oozing from my mouth as he attempts to lunge at me. I manoeuvred aside, unable to suppress a hiss due to the pain inflicted on my shoulder by my movement. Each movement intensifies the sensation of the bullet penetrating further into my flesh.
He attempts once more, and I observe two additional wolves advancing to assault me. Three against one. I am currently disinclined to engage in this matter. I evade, causing Tim and another wolf to collide. I moved swiftly, attacking the third wolf before it even realised. I could not connect with the neck, but my teeth sank into his shoulder, and I pulled. I taste blood in my mouth and hear the howl of the wolf lying motionless before me. Its front leg is nearly severed. The wounded wolf is positioned between myself and the two others.
Both are positioned adjacent to one another, growling at me; however, Tim exhibits significantly greater rage and animosity. I choose to engage the warrior first, but unexpectedly, one of my warriors leaps at him. A fleeting look of panic appeared in Tim’s eyes. It is a one-on-one situation once more. Subsequently, he charged at me again.
This time, I do not evade; instead, I confront him, resulting in our bodies colliding. He stumbles, yet I maintain my balance. He swiftly endeavours to rise to his feet, and I await him. I seize the opportunity to rest my shoulder momentarily. It is excruciatingly painful. He advances once more, and I collide with him again. This time, as he falls back, I am prepared and swift to leap onto him. I bite his neck. I clamp down, sensing his attempts to escape. With a swift and excruciating motion due to my shoulder, I fracture his neck.
Alpha Johnson is deceased on the ground. I emitted a resounding howl to capture everyone’s attention. Subsequently, I emitted another. My entire pack and allies comprehend the rationale behind my actions, and they emulate me by howling in unison. All combat ceases, precisely as I anticipated. I change position. I am unclothed, yet I remain indifferent. I observe blood cascading down my body from my shoulder.
“ARE YOU AWARE OF THE REASON FOR YOUR CONFRONTATION HERE TODAY?”I shout. All individuals remain in their lupine form and are observing me.
“YOU HAVE BEEN DECEIVED. I MURDERED ALPHA’S SON, DERRICK, DUE TO HIS PEDOPHILIC TENDENCIES TOWARDS MY ONE-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER.” A person presents me with a pair of shorts, which I then don. All individuals are exchanging glances, and I can discern their astonishment regarding the information I just conveyed.
“HE ENTERED MY RESIDENCE, EYES DARK WITH DESIRE FOR MY CHILD. WHAT WOULD ANY MAN DO?”I shout. Individuals everywhere begin to transform into their human form.
“What is the basis for our trust in you?”A man shouts at me.
I promptly contacted Alpha Tim and provided him with an explanation. He opted to alter the narrative to influence individuals, thereby enlisting your assistance in executing his vengeance. I have never unjustly assaulted anyone. There is no justification for this belief. His Beta and Gamma appeared unfazed by the disclosure as well. I assert that a thorough investigation will yield evidence supporting my claims. This silver bullet is profoundly exhausting and exceedingly painful.
“Malcolm?”I perceive an individual calling. I scan the crowd to locate the source of the voice.
“Malcolm?”A woman reiterates. I observe a woman conversing with the individual accompanying Derrick that day, presumably his Beta or Gamma. “What?”Malcolm ultimately responds.
“Is this accurate?”She enquires, and she appears angry.
“Jenny, I was uncertain!””
“Did you harbour suspicions?”She stares in disbelief, her expression marred by revulsion. The woman is likely his partner, and she appears displeased with him.
I was uncertain. Had I been certain, we would have departed from the group. Following his death, I anticipated the emergence of a new Alpha, thus I deemed it unnecessary to pursue the matter further,” he elucidates. She is shaking her head.
“Then why are we engaged in combat here today?”She emits a growl.
I attempted to discuss the matter with Alpha, but he refused to listen and instructed me to refrain from mentioning it again. No one would believe me if I disclosed the truth, due to the fabrications propagated by Alpha. Had I spoken up, he would have had us both murdered. He pursued Alpha Foster’s partner. “I did not wish for him to pursue you,” he elucidates.
“YOU HAVE ALL HEARD THAT!”I shout. The body language of everyone indicates a heightened sense of relaxation, signifying the conclusion of this conflict.
“We were unaware, Alpha Foster,” a man approaches me and states apologetically.
