If you like to have music while you read, try "Tomorrow We Fight" by Tommee Profitt and SVRCINA. It's what I was listening to while I wrote this!
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~ ZEV ~
In the tradition of the battle Alphas, Zev unbuttoned his fur and threw his jacket to the ground behind him, let them see his strength, his scars as he turned a slow circle, letting his eyes fall on and pierce every Chimera he could.
Some shrank under his gaze. Others met it calmly. And a few with the piercing light of challenge.
So be it. He would meet this without failure, or he would pay the price. Because that was what a true leader did.
For a moment his mind tripped back to Xar, who'd held the people in fear, required their submission at just his appearance. Who'd hidden behind his seconds and support…
Zev shook his head.
