Chapter 271: THE NEW ALPHA

Percival   I paused, the weight of my words settling over the gathered wolves. “You’ve lost your rank. This pack no longer respects you.” I raised the whip, feeling the silver sting my skin as I ran it through my fingers, a reminder of the punishment to come.   I pulled my arm back and snapped the whip forward. He remained silent as I threw it hard, his head dropping in resignation. The leather and silver bit into his skin, leaving a mark that seemed to resonate with the weight of his past failures.   Even though he didn’t utter a word, I could see his body tense in response to the strike. Another crack echoed in the air, and blood oozed from the open wounds on his back, even as he stood motionless.   By the time I reached six, he was shaking and tears streamed down his face. By ten, he had dropped to his knees, his back a crimson mess, streaked with the aftermath of my punishment.   The crowd erupted with howls as I lashed my dad, punishing him for the harm he had caused and the years