Haunted Wood and the rest be sent to hell

The fact the kid seemed ashamed of the bracelet piqued his interest even more, but he chose to let it go for now. 
The pup's question made him frown in thought. It had been a lesson Nix had taught him, and if he had questioned it he would have received a nasty bite. 
It made him realise that Nix's teachings were fundamentally flawed, relying on the cruelty and selfishness of others. 
"Wolves come and go. Not every wolf is going to be your friend, and letting yourself expect that will get you hurt. Focus on yourself, strengthen yourself, push yourself forward. And when you are in a pack, respect your Alpha, perform your duties with honor and integrity. But if a wolf above you is unworthy of that position, and you know for certain you will make yourself worthy? Then do not hesitate to end them."