Blackfeather Woods In the Shadow of the Moon (Pack Activity!)

Meldresi explained that she planned to return to her Alpha duties once the new litter was old enough to need little from her. It satisfied Damien knowing that mother would return to her place once the time was right, but it worried him that Burke would also be too focused in the pack, and only Akela would be there to fill the leader position. Damien did not trust Akela enough.

But mother interrupted his thoughts as she guided the meeting into the next matter to attend. She called him forward, and he stepped into the light, face blank of enotion, but feeling empowered and ready. His mother took the bone Damien knew would mark him for life, as an adult, as someone who could finally join the dark brotherhood in all right. "I'm ready..." he said with conviction, and without even looking he allowed his mother to start cutting through his skin. The bone was unnaturally sharp, and mother did not need to put too much effort into what seemed like a hot knife cutting through butter. The pain invaded him, but Damien didn't even bat an eye. He would wear his mark with pride