Chapter 45: Witnessing The Birth Of A Pup

Salem's P.O.V

After the unwelcome visit from a pack that I believed Alpha Deucalion had completely killed, Arkane had become very strict with everyone. He was upset that some of the men had chosen to join the new Alpha of the Grey Pack. Arkane felt betrayed. I understand and feel for him.

For almost a month, I have been dwelling with Arkane and his new pack. I felt very at home here, dwelling among wolves who had a tough life. However, I felt I'd grown closer to Arkane. I guess I've never met a man who seemed to suffer as much as I did. Though I still didn't know the painful story of his life, Every time he takes off his sweaty shirt from training with his men, I couldn't help being curious about the deep scars. Tears would form in my eyes, knowing how painful it must have been for him when the one gave him those scars. I would know, for I have not one scar but many on my back leading to both sides from the lashes the cruel alpha, Alpha Deucalion, gave me and a word he wrote on my fore