~ The Legend ~ Bear Claw

Chapter 65

'Silently. We have to be back by sunrise' I scolded down the bond. The quieter they are, the quicker we can get this done.

Despite only being a tale to the rest of the world, I have enemies everywhere. Other packs know bear claw exists, but they have no idea about who leads them, how many there are or even if we're really as cruel as people say. Some packs like to big themselves up, talk shit about us thinking we're a joke. While some take it serious and expand their pack, they try to become the largest in attempt to overthrow me. But even I can show mercy. Except when I receive news from my spys, that a challenge for the title has been called. The alpha will more than happy to know I received his call.

And now, I'm answering it.

I held my fist into the air, halting my men behind me as they moved. I felt the trees come to a sudden stop, the branches under my feet no longer vibrating with movement.

We all watched as men, women and children sat in a huge grass field behind their pack house. They laughed and played with their cubs, all happy and carefree. Its a shame its about to come to an end.

'Stay' I ordered my men.

Swiftly as the wind I slipped down from the tree. Landing silently in a crouch. Standing to my full height I moved closer to the edge of the tree line, my violet eyes taking in the scene. I began to walk around the perimeter slowly, remaining hidden for now. I memorised every face, taking in all their defenceless children. If I wanted to I could kill them all in cold blood right now.

But where the fun in that?

'9 o' clock'

I turned swiftly, my eyes speedily landing on the prize. For an alpha he fits the image.

Tall. Arrogant. Muscular. Cocky. Blonde hair. Blue eyes. Biggest man there. And of course to his left, his beta flanked him and to his right he had a woman. Although by looking at them I could easily tell they're not mated. He's just fucking her.

'It's time. Now you know the rules. Unless he plays dirty, you remain unknown. Am I clear?' I asked my men stern. I know them. I know that if they see me take a hit which I will, they'll slaughter this entire pack.

'Yes Alpha' they chorused unhappily.

With that I made sure my hair was in place, knowing this man would use my long hair against me. With my paint covering my skin, my hair tied back and my cloak covering every inch of my skin, I ascended from the tree line.

Each step my boots made were like thunder booming above. The floor vibrate under the power of each of my steps. And when I got close enough, people began to see me. Fear instantly swept across their faces. They snatched their children up, cradling them in their arms.

The alpha felt the distress in his pack, and his eyes immediately began to look for the problem. Until they landed on me. A series of emotions flickered through his dull eyes, shock, fury, disgust, fear. The usual.

My appearance causing most of his and his packs fear, for all they know I might be harmless. Obviously I'm not but they don't know that. Not yet anyway.

"The crime for trespassing is punishable by death" he finally spoke up with a growl, bigging himself up in front of his pack. None of them moved, too afraid to draw attention to themselves.

I only stood there, as silent as the calm before the storm. He didn't like that clearly, and he clenched his fists. But still he didn't move towards me.

"Who are you?" He snarled with fury. Barely holding his dirty wolf back. With slow movements my hand slipped under the back of my cloak, grasping ahold of the single dagger.

"What do you want?!" He roared stomping towards me. I waited.

He stood toe to toe with me suddenly. His fingers wrapping around my throat, lifting me into the air. As he did this I looked down at him, a malicious glint in my eyes.

"I accept" I gnarled out feeling my instincts kick in.

Pulling the dagger out I didn't waste a second before swinging my right arm from right to left swiftly and hastily. His eyes widened as I spoke, my hood falling. But he was too late.

My boots hit the dirt, I remained crouched as he gripped his throat. Stumbling backwards in shock. Blood squirted out of him, spraying the nearby children. The screams of the people were almost deafening. They began to run.

'Now' I ordered.

I watched with enjoyment as the alpha fell to his knees, his head bent forwards as he hit the floor at my feet. With a cruel smile I wiped the dagger clean, using his shoulder to do so.

Standing straight I only watched as the running werewolves abruptly came to a stop. Realising they're surrounded. They backed away quickly, into me.

"You all have a choice!" My voice easily echoed over the top of their panic. Shutting them all up immediately. They backed away from me, cowering in fear. My men closed in on them, making sure to keep at a distance.

"You can join him!" I lifted their alphas head from the ground showing them his lifeless state. Power, brutality and ruthless anger fueled my voice. Giving it more power than they have ever seen.

"Or you can join me."