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Chapter 14: Grapples, Kicks, and Jabs
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2024-10-29 19:42:56P.o.V. Narrator
True to his word, Alpha Darren spoke with Warrior Commander Alexi about the idea of retired warriors overseeing afternoon practices for the young wolves. Commander Alexi approved, provided he was able to invite particular wolves and work out the schedule. After they had settled the matter, Commander Alexi reached out to several of the more skilled and respected former warriors who had experience with training recruits and was ready to announce the available practices the next morning.
As the young wolves took their places, he noticed that Moira and Patrick's groups were avoiding each other. He had heard from one of the patrols that was leaving the training area the previous afternoon that the Alpha's children had a loud and heated fight and the young Alpha had stormed off into the forest. The evening patrols kept tabs on her and her c
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