The pack formed a circle in the back yard.
Traditional challenge rules. No weapons. No interference. Fight until one of us submitted or couldn't continue.
Joseph stripped off his shirt. He was young and strong, but he'd never fought an alpha before.
I pulled off my leather jacket and tossed it aside.
"Last chance to walk away," I told him.
"f**k you," he spat.
The disrespect in his voice made my wolf rage. Maybe I needed to f*****g teach him a lesson after all.
"Begin!" someone shouted.
Joseph came at me fast. All rage and no strategy.
I sidestepped and caught him with an elbow to the ribs. He grunted but kept coming.
He was stronger than I'd expected. His first real punch caught me in the jaw and snapped my head back.
Blood immediately filled my mouth. The taste made my wolf go
