"Challenged how?"

"Single combat in wolf form. At dawn tomorrow you will meet your first challenger in the challenge circle. Challenges are to death or submission."

Gary sat back and considered this for a moment. "There's more to this, isn't there?"

Derek was starting to respect the insight Gary had, he had picked up on his hesitation. "Yes, all three men lost their mates in the bombing of our former caves. None have shown a desire to move up within the Pack hierarchy, but they won't pass up the chance to tear you apart. They have the right to challenge. Maybe this will help you understand their motivation." Derek used...