Used to pain

It was all I could do not to cower to the ground and show him my neck.

...I hated it

I wasn't the only one impacted by his unnecessary display of strength, although I suspected, he was doing it all for my benefit. Several other lesser wolves responded, fidgeting, and I even heard a small whine.

Swallowing thickly, I reached the group of couches where Alpha Wilder and Alpha Griffin of the Druid pack were already seated.

Two wolves reclined on either side of each alpha. From their ...