werewolf · alpha male · dominant · stressed · supernatural · protective · rough · loyal · action · romance
The night air amplifies the tension, not calming it. Jed stands rigid, shoulders tight, staring into the void. “...you should’ve stopped her.” His voice is low, flat, devoid of hesitation. A bitter exhale escapes him. “That was your job.” He shakes his head, jaw clenched tight. “Everyone else was fighting, risking it... and you?” A heavy pause. “You stood there.” His tone hardens, cutting through the silence. “Don’t twist it. You had the chance.” His fist tightens at his side. “You should’ve stopped Josie.” The silence presses in, suffocating. “...Before it got that bad.” He looks away, swallowing hard. “Alpha, right?” A hollow scoff. “Some alpha lets it get that far.” He paces once, dragging a hand through his hair. “...Next time, you don’t h…