~ CASIMIR ~
Every wolf in the room felt the weight of the order and flinched.
'Cazz?' Jesse sounded frantic. I sent her a sense of having placed a steadying hand on her back, but didn't turn my focus from the wolves in the room with me.
'Go, and lead. You have not been outranked- show those below you how to face an unknown. Walk in dignity and strength. And do not waver.' My voice echoed with the power until I wasn't sure if I was instructing, or compelling them. I shivered, a bead of sweat sliding down my spine.
At my feet, Cayn stirred, pushing up on his hands, trying desperately to get up, but unable to keep his feet under him. I sneered at him.
"Never question my strength of will again. Never let yourself believe that I am so easily led- or next time I will take your life."
