Honey walked outside, looking his father in the eyes the entire time. Other bears gathered in the clearing surrounding his home, and he heard their faint murmurs. From the corner of his eye, he saw his mother.

He stopped five feet from The Kodiak. "My alpha." It was difficult to keep his gaze up, but he managed. He didn't see his father move, just felt the blow to the side of his head as his feet left the ground. He landed several feet away. This would be bad.

"Stand ...