Night had fallen over the forest.
The moon hung high in the sky, lighting the dark trees with a pale silver glow.
But deep inside the forest…
Someone's anger was burning like wildfire.
Kayden walked through the trees with heavy steps. His mind replayed the court's decision again and again.
Jayden is the new Alpha.
The words echoed in his head.
Kayden suddenly stopped walking.
His hands trembled with rage.
"I should have been the Alpha," he muttered.
For years he had trained harder than anyone.
He had fought beside their father.
He had prepared himself to become the next leader.
And yet…
They chose Jayden.
His anger finally exploded.
A bright flame suddenly appeared in Kayden's hand.
The fire quickly grew larger.
"Fine," Kayden said coldly.
"If they want to see my power… I'll show them."
He threw the fire toward a nearby tree.
The flames instantly spread.
Dry leaves caught fire.
Within seconds, several trees were burning.
The fire grew stronger and stronger.
Kayden stood there watching as the flames lit up the entire forest.
But suddenly…
The temperature in the air dropped.
A cold wind moved through the trees.
Kayden turned around slowly.
Jayden stood behind him.
His eyes were calm, but extremely cold.
"Stop this," Jayden said.
Kayden smirked.
"Oh look… the new Alpha is here."
Jayden stepped forward.
"You're going to destroy the forest."
Kayden laughed.
"So what?"
He raised his hand again.
Another flame appeared.
"Maybe the pack should see what real power looks like."
Jayden's eyes narrowed.
Frost slowly began forming around his fingers.
The ground beneath his feet started freezing.
Fire.
Ice.
Two opposite forces.
Kayden attacked first.
He threw a ball of fire toward Jayden.
Jayden quickly raised his hand.
A wall of ice appeared, blocking the flames.
The fire exploded against the ice.
Steam filled the air.
The brothers stared at each other.
Both ready to fight.
Both refusing to back down.
But before the battle could continue…
A powerful voice suddenly echoed through the forest.
"STOP!"
Both brothers froze.
Fiona appeared between them.
Her eyes were filled with anger.
"Your father was buried only two days ago," she said coldly.
"And you two are already destroying the pack?"
Kayden looked away.
Jayden slowly lowered his hand.
Fiona pointed at the burning forest.
"Jayden, put out the fire."
Jayden nodded.
He raised both hands.
A freezing wind spread across the forest.
Ice covered the flames.
Within seconds…
The fire disappeared.
The forest became quiet again.
But the silence between the brothers remained.
Because everyone knew…
This rivalry was far from over.