~ ZEV ~
Banishing thoughts of Sasha's pink skin and flashing smile, Zev entered the village and prowled through, acknowledging no one, but letting them all see and scent him. As Alpha he did not have to speak or invite anyone's attention.
Strange how quickly the tables had turned—wolves that had ignored him the day before now gave submission. Males from other clans giving him a wide berth not because they were pretending not to see him, but because they acknowledged his power.
As he passed through the square and the homes of many males he knew, he kept his chin low and his eyes focused forward. Let them all scent his confidence. Let them feel his strength. Even with his wounds, he was not a wolf to be toyed with, and they'd all known it.
Now, instead of sneering, they were wary. Instead of dismissive, they measured him as he passed. And that was as it should be.
