Gamma of the Rockwood pack
'I suppose I should introduce myself to you again Roxanne… My name is Damien, Gamma of the Rockwood Pack!"
Roxanne could only drop her jaw in surprise. What were the odds that her mother's mate ended up being the Gamma, one of the top leaders within the pack?
'Damien is busy with off-Pack missions, so he doesn't stick around very long. When did you arrive from your mission?" Rita said, now facing Damien.
'Not too long ago. I actually came here directly. I have something to discuss with Dax… If possible, also Asher." He said to Rita, his tone getting more serious.
'Oh? Nothing too serious, I hope." Rita said.
"Hopefully not… Well, I guess there's no problem with just saying what it's about here. It's about the Hunters… I can't say any more than that until I've met with Dax"
Rita's expression changed to a grim look, and a look of fright mixed with anger darkened her face.
'Don't let it get to you too much. It's not too bad yet. Besides, if we play your cards right, it just might be good news." Damien said, placing his hand on Rita's shoulder.
Rita nodded in agreement and softened her expression. Roxanne was confused about what just happened. Who were the ‘Hunters' Damien mentioned, and why did Rita make such a look?
'Anyway, Dax isn't here yet, you want to wait for him? Or would you rather go look for him?" Rita asked, shifting the focus from the Hunters.
'Ah, I'll wait. To be honest, I'm exhausted from the last patrol. It'll be nice to take a break" Damien said, venturing to sit down.
'That's great to hear. Your timing couldn't be perfect. Dinner will be made soon. While we wait, there's something important we need to discuss. I was telling Roxy about it before you came" Rita stated.
"Oh? Do tell." Damien said, relaxing comfortably on his seat.
'It's about Roxanne's recently concluded Awakening… She needs Werewolf Training." Rita said.
'I see. So you'd like to propose something to me since the Warriors are in charge of that affair." Damien replied with a smile.
'You know me well" Rita smiled
'But you should know, right? She has to pass my test first." Damien said with narrowed eyes.
'She is well aware of that. So, Roxanne… What do you say? Are you up for it?" Rita asked Roxanne, who was watching the entire thing unfold before her eyes.
'S-Sure, definitely!" Roxanne quickly responded.
"Good. Then let us begin!" Damien said, rising to his feet.
'H-Hold up… Like, right now?" Roxanne stuttered with surprise.
'Yeah, you have something better to do?" Damien grinned playfully.
'What about you being exhausted? Don't you need to rest?" Roxanne asked.
'Pfft, don't you worry about me. This won't take very long. Besides, I doubt I'd need to exert myself if I faced you"
'Oh no, you didn't!" Roxanne thought to herself.
"I'll make you eat those words," Roxanne said to Damien with a determined look.
'I look forward to it, sweetheart. Now then, shall we go