Guardian Wolf: A Scar In Time (Book 1)

Chapter 7: Beneath the Moon's Embrace

In the heart of the Blue Moon territory, Greyson's discipline of Blaze unfolded with a chilling intensity. The air crackled with tension as teeth were bared, and low growls reverberated through the clearing. Blaze found himself tossed around like a ragdoll, his body jolting with each impact against the unforgiving ground. With a thud, he landed hard on his side, pain pulsing through his body.

Greyson's voice sliced through the air like a blade, each word dripping with contempt and fury. "You pathetic excuse for a wolf," he spat, his eyes ablaze with cold disdain. "You've brought shame upon this pack with your foolishness. Do you have any idea what you've done? You've endangered us all, you worthless mongrel."

With a menacing snarl, Greyson lunged at Blaze again, his teeth bared in a feral display of dominance. "You think you can waltz back here after causing trouble with the Hawthorn pack and expect to be welcomed with open arms? You're nothing but a liability, a burden on this pack. If it were up to me, I'd banish you from these lands for good."

Blaze recoiled, wincing as Greyson's words cut through him like icy daggers. The pain of his physical wounds was nothing compared to the searing ache in his heart. He had hoped for understanding, maybe even a shred of compassion, but all he received was disdain and contempt from the beta.

"I trusted you, Blaze," Greyson continued, his voice dripping with disdain. "But you've proven yourself to be nothing more than a coward, running back here with your tail between your legs at the first sign of trouble. You're weak, and weakness has no place in our pack."

As Greyson's tirade continued, Blaze's spirit sank lower with each biting insult. He felt the weight of the entire pack's judgment bearing down on him, suffocating him with its weight. His eyes dropped to the ground, unable to meet the gaze of his packmates.

But amidst the torrent of condemnation, Dakota stepped forward, his usually silent demeanor replaced by a fierce determination as he faced Greyson, the beta's intimidating presence towering over him. With a voice laced with quiet resolve, he spoke up.

"Enough, Greyson!" Dakota's voice rang out, surprising even himself with its forcefulness. "Blaze may also be an omega, but he's still a member of this pack. You have no right to treat him like this!"

Greyson's eyes narrowed, a dangerous glint flashing in his gaze as he turned his attention to Dakota. "And who do you think you are to question me, omega?" he snarled, his voice dripping with contempt. His muscles tensed, ready to pounce at any moment.

"I'm a member of this pack, just like Blaze," Dakota replied, his voice steady despite the fear churning in his stomach. "And I won't stand by while you abuse your power." He squared his shoulders, meeting Greyson's furious gaze with unwavering resolve.

As Greyson and Dakota stood locked in their confrontation, the tension in the air crackled with intensity. Greyson's muscles tensed, ready to pounce, but a flicker of uncertainty crossed his features as he glanced around the clearing.

The pack, once silent observers, now bristled with silent disapproval. Eyes that had previously been indifferent or neutral now glared daggers at Greyson, their collective gaze a silent but unmistakable rebuke.

It was a subtle shift, imperceptible to outsiders, but palpable to those within the pack. The unspoken message hung heavy in the air: they may not openly defy Greyson, but they certainly didn't condone his actions either.