Chapter 77

Nicklaus accepted the plate gratefully, surprised by the unexpected gesture.

As he ate, he observed the group dynamics, noting the subtle nuances of their interactions.

"Come on, let's take this food back to the forest," said Juniper, hefting a heavy basket of supplies.

"Are you sure this is the right way to go about it?" Fiona asked Dean, a sly smile playing on her lips. "You could just take what you want, by force."

"I won't do that," Dean replied, his jaw set in determination. "I won't be the kind of leader who rules through fear and violence. I want to earn their trust, not terrify them into submission."

"But that's what werewolves do!" Fiona protested. "They're powerful, they're fierce, they're wild! You can't just turn your back on your nature like that."

"I'm not turning my back on it," Dean said, his voice calm and steady. "I'm trying to find a way to balance my two sides, to be both man and wolf. I want to be a leader that my pack can be proud of, not just because of my stren
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