Chapter 30: Unwelcome Guests

"What are you talking about when you say arch nemesis?" I asked, thoroughly engaged as Jessica joined Anthony and me on the couch.

"Kingston, Arthur's stepbrother. It goes way back to his days as a pup. It has to do with their joined families."

"What happened?" I asked, sitting with my chin in my palm. My eyes were glued to her, and I was on the edge of my seat. This was the riveting story I'd been dreaming of. My heart was pounding against my chest.

"Arthur's father was killed when he was young. His mother wound up with another wolf from AzureSky Pack. "

"Okay," I said. "What does that have to do with Kingston?"

"After Arthur's mother remarried and formed a new family, she abandoned Arthur. Arthur has been managing the ShadowClaw Pack on his own.”

"I understand, but why rivalry?" I inquired.

"Kingston believed it was Arthur's mother who forced his parents to divorce. Consequently, Kingston harbors resentment toward Arthur. Several years ago, he, along with