"Alpha Dean Smith, I, Tamara Brown, reject your offer of partnership as Luna," Dean declares, his voice cold. He has ambitions for his pack and believes in eliminating those he deems weak, like the孤儿 Tamara. Dean is shocked by the Moon Goddess's choice, considering her unworthy. Feeling the sting of rejection, Tamara and her wolf companion, Winter, stand tall before the Alpha. With dignity, she refuses to plead or shed tears, tired of being pushed around. "I accept your decision, Alpha Smith," she says, her voice steady. "Though you may view me as an orphan, my parents' sacrifice was for the Red River pack." Dean's anger boils over at her defiance. "Leave! Take your pitiful companions with you. I never wish to encounter you again. The Red River pack doesn't need helpless wolves like you," he bellows. Dean has grand visions for the pack's future, aiming to make it the top in America, and he can't tolerate those incapable of defending themselves. Tamara starts walking away, trailed by the "pathetic wolves" she feels are misunderstood. "Why are you following me? You don't like me either. Go on your separate paths," she calls out, heading towards the border of the Red Wood Pack as she leaves the Red River pack behind.
