Blair’s POV A wild and powerful roar burst out from deep inside me, carrying my strength and determination. “What do you think you’re doing in Scarlet Pack’s area?” The question hung in the air, charged with both demand and caution. “Oh, look at this, a girl trying to act tough,” one outsider jeered, his tone oozing with teasing. Laughter bounced around from the others, their disrespect adding more fire to my resolve. With a satisfied grin, the leader of the outsiders closed the gap, his movements purposeful and his confidence shining through. A strong feeling of disgust surged in me, a gut reaction to his bigheadedness and boldness. He circled me, like a wolf stalking prey, his presence challenging everything I believed in. Nasty. My face twisted in a frown, a clear show of how much