We Conquer Thee

Against The World

The air around the pack house was still, and it seemed as though everyone was hiding indoors. After stalking past the lot of them, I retired to my room upstairs. I was staring out the window to the woods below, longing to be within them again. But I had boundaries I needed to set before making any more progress. 

The high I felt at my superiority began to dwindle and I wondered if this truly was the right thing to do. Is this what that wolf meant? I needed to acknowledge my higher purpose and take back my life?

I rested a palm against the glass and soaked in the cool touch. Maybe I need to leave tonight.. I need to reestablish who and what I am.. I need to show these wolves all that I am capable of. I can't stand to be treated by the label of my wolf. A submissive white wolf.. how silly a term. There may be a natural hierarchy within a true wolf pack but we are human too. We have the complexity of the human brain which makes us so distinct. There's no point in giving titles unless it's for the leader of the group, but now I'm doubting my own Alpha. He tricked me into joining this place, didn't teach me the rules, and led me astray. 

I let my hand fall, as I backed away and collapsed onto the bed. I felt so conflicted about what to do, and my wolf remained silent on the subject. 

There was a soft tap on the door. I mumbled a 'come in' and the door slowly opened.

I turned my head up and watched Raven peek his head in. 

"I came to check on you." 

I pushed myself up and gestured to the room. He nodded his head and came all the way in, opting to stand by the window. I watched as his eyes darted around ever so slightly. He seemed to be analyzing his words.

"Dustin.. What the hell happened to you?'

My eyes narrowed, "What do you mean?"

"I just.. you're so different from the first time I met you. I know that a lot has happened to you but I just don't understand it. It was such a sudden switch that's completely caught us all off guard.. We don't know what to do." He spun around, "I'm your guardian.. please let me understand so I can help you." He pleaded. 

"How can I trust you, Raven?" I pushed up from the bed, "Listen, I get it you're my protector or whatever bullshit that means, but how do I know you won't run to the others and tell them? I need at least one person on my side right now. This whole time I have lived here, its felt like the world is against me." I put a foot forward, " I am constantly being coddled and treated like a damn pup! I can take care of myself more than most of the wolves here. Hell, I took the brunt of the Alphas injuries so he could live. There is a damn pack out there looking for wolves like Ash and I. I refuse to sit back and hide, learning about whatever 'abilities' we have in private. I am done taking orders from authorities who don't understand the gravity of this situation." 

"Then, let's hold a meeting. We can discuss the changes you want to see and implement them, okay?"

"But how can I be so sure you all will actually listen to me? I want people on my side."

He sighed, " They will. I promise." 

He straightened up and put his arms behind his back. "I will call a meeting together for you, Sir. Meet at the hall in ten minutes." He gave me a curt nod and quickly left the room. 

I felt dumbfounded as I stared at the space he had previously occupied. I hope he was right. This is the last straw before I leave. 

I took a deep breath, looking at the window one more time before heading down to the meeting hall. The pack house felt completely deserted. The usual murmur of sound was replaced by a deafening silence. I looked ahead and saw Raven waiting by the door, his arms clasped behind his back. He gave me a silent nod before pulling open the door for me. His formal behavior, while slightly bothersome, gave me the edge I needed to command the room as I entered. The Alpha, Luna, Jason, Ash, Seth and Juliet were sitting up at the head of the room. I felt the presence of Raven behind me as I neared the front. He quickly surpassed me and addressed the room.