The Silent Pack

125words2025-09-29 02:42

Elena thought she could escape leadership, but the wolves in the nearby forest had already sensed her. Stray rogues began following her after school, keeping their distance but never leaving. At first, she feared exposure, but then she realized what was happening—they were forming around her, instinctively recognizing her authority.One night, when hunters ambushed the rogues, Elena had a choice: let them die to keep her secret, or act. She stepped from the shadows, her command slicing through the chaos. The rogues obeyed instantly, forming ranks like soldiers. Together, they drove the hunters back into the night. Breathing hard, Elena stared at the wolves bowing their heads to her. She whispered to herself, “I never wanted a pack… but it seems I already have one.”