Ethan's heart ached as he witnessed the toll the competition had taken on Paty's son. Reynald's victory had indeed earned him the admiration and affection of many pack members. However, it had left Paty's son feeling isolated and rejected. The same moons who once doted on him were now distant and cold.

Ethan couldn't stand to see the young shifter suffer like this. Paty's son had trained hard, had been determined to prove himself, but the rejection he faced was unbearable. He was a good young shifter, strong and skilled, yet the pack's admiration had shifted to Reynald's side.

Ethan decided to have a heartfelt conversation with Paty's son. He...