Kristen defies her tribe’s alpha, Justin, refusing to accept him as her leader or submit to his demands. Justin insists it is her honor as a lowly she-wolf to obey him, but Kristen rejects him, even refusing to return her necklace. The confrontation escalates as Justin asserts his dominance, declaring himself the Black Wind Tribe’s alpha, but Kristen stands firm and rebuffs him. Suddenly, Kristen’s wolf awakens, surprising everyone. Alice reveals she is Kristen’s wolf and identifies Justin as Kristen’s destined mate and tribe alpha, shocking Kristen and leaving her unable to accept this truth.