Elwin stood proud over his new family. Vanima, the alpha female, stood by his side. Over the last several moon cycles he earned their respect, even Torvar’s youngest Edon, by leading every hunt instead of waiting in the back like the previous alpha male.

Now that Elwin had become one with the spirit wolf, he could understand and communicate. To any other sentient being it would be just another wolf howling, but to his ears, it came out in his native tongue.

Carca returned with the rest of the scouts and sat in front of Elwin, tail thumping the ground.

“Elwin! I have returned. We have caught the scent of a new beast. What would you have us do?”

Howl! “Listen up! It is my responsibility to protect and defend our land. You must aid me in this. Warriors to m...

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