The Alpha Savior (SAMPLE)

Chapter 2: The Next Hunt

"Figuring things out for yourself is practically the only freedom anyone really has nowadays. Use that freedom."

-Michael Ironside-

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Alpha Maximillian had just returned from his training for the day. Besides hunting animals and ripping rogues apart, he always practiced his physical strength even though he was in human form. He learnt how to use swords and guns during these times. His loyal friend and beta, Jayden North was always on his side during these times.

These two had been a working pair since they were children and had developed close friendship with each other, beside his own family, his beta was the man he trusted the most.

Jayden handed him over some towel to wipe his sweat after their training was over, although it was not necessary as his body would dry out on its own eventually, he still took it and thanked him. They returned back to the manor and grabbed some water and cooled their body down.

During that time, Reinhart stepped into the kitchen to find them. The man himself had also finished his hunting for the day and caught a deer for their dinner. Although it was unnecessary to traditionally hunt other animals for them, they still did it from time to time to keep in touch with their innate nature as werewolves.

"Reinhart, it has been a while since you joined us for training." Jayden started as he placed his glass on the table. Reinhart stared at the two of them, especially his brother who did not seem bothered at all.

"I just have been busy with a few things. However, I won't be hunting for a few days. I'll go training with you next time before the rogue hunting." Reinhart declared, trying to find out if his brother had any reaction at all, but as he had expected, Maximillian remained silent.

It agitated him a little bit. Unlike Maximillian who possessed raven hair and cold, tough, rough edged, killer persona, Reinhart had always been the more even-tempered and passive son in the family. Although he had a striking resemblance to their father with his blonde hair and paler skin, he had a completely different personality to him.

He did not really enjoy the whole murder thing, hence why he stayed behind most of the times during rogue hunting. His job was to protect the family. At least it was an excuse Maxi had allowed him to have.

Once he was done with his business, Maxi was about to head to his office room, but before he left, he patted his brother on the shoulder and whispered.

"You don't have to lie to yourself. If you don't want to go on the next rogue hunt you should tell me. Don't be a burden later in the field." His voice was calm but there was a hint of mockery within it. A dark, deep mockery. The way his eyes gazed at him made him appear as if he was a pathetic coward who could not make himself useful.

With that, Maxi and Jayden left, but Reinhart remained in the kitchen. He clenched his fist and gritted his teeth. He was upset that his brother still did not have that confidence on him. He knew he was not as strong as Maxi was, but he hated when his brother looked down on him like that.

Among the two of them, Reinhart was always the less favored son because he lost to Maxi on almost everything, whether it's strength, looks and charisma. The only thing he won over him was his ability in creative fields like art and music, but those fields were deemed unnecessary for the wolves. They took pride in strength and ability to socialize well with others.

When will he finally recognize my strength? He stared down to his hand and was determined to prove Maxi wrong. He would definitely join them in the next rogue hunting and prove his own worth to them.