A/N: This is a shorter chapter, but then again I usually post weekly with my schedule. Anyway, I hope you enjoy it.

CHAPTER 14-Partially Revealed

Humphrey, Reagan, and Chris walked into the holding den where the black wolf laid sleeping.

"There he is," Reagan said. "What was he saying, Chris?"

"'So long, so precious, so…bored,'" quoted Chris.

"Bored?" Humphrey said. "Well, sounds like he might be discovering why raping and killing doesn't pay in the end."

"Uh-huh," said Reagan.

Jack groaned.

"Shh," said Humphrey. "He might say something."

"Uhhhh…sir? Can I take a break from this? I'm feeling a little tired," Jack said in his sleep. "No, no, nothing like that. I like it, it's just getting a little old. Can I please just take a few minutes off?"

A few minutes off? Reagan mouthed at Humphrey and Chris, who both shrugged.

What does he want a break for? Humphrey mouthed back.

Chris looked at Jack, who was beginning to toss and turn.

"Wow, he's really being mentally tormented by something."

"Yeah," said Reagan.

Jack turned over so his sleeping face was facing the three wolves outside.

"Oh, great. Now he's looking this way," Reagan said.

"So? He's still sleeping," said Humphrey.

"What if wakes up?" Chris asked. "How mad do you think he'll be?"

"Very," said Humphrey. "Annoyed, at least."

"Mmm-hmm," Reagan agreed.

Jack's dream calmed down and he began to hear the distinct chatter happening a few feet away.

"Maybe if he's feeling tired of raping and killing," Reagan suggested, "we could use that as our advantage."

"Don't count on it."

Jack had heard the voice, and responded though he was unsure whose it was. He opened his eyes, saw the three wolves, and figured out it was Reagan.

"Ah, you're back," he said, yawning. "What now?"

"We want to talk to you, Jack," said Humphrey. "Yes, now," he added when Jack groaned.

"Forget it," he snapped. "There's nothing to talk about. William's gonna find this place eventually, and you'll all be in trouble when he does."

"Doubt it," said Humphrey.

"Why are you so sure of yourself?" Reagan chimed in.

"Because, Reagan," Jack said, annoyed. "I am a favorite of William's, which is why he picked me to be his next right-hand wolf."

"William has favorites still?" Reagan asked. "Wow. And that makes you feel good?"

"Completely," said Jack. "William is a great leader who treats us all with respect."

"He does now," said Humphrey. "Don't let your guard down, though. Sam thought William was a great leader too until…"

"…until he betrayed us!" Jack bellowed angrily, his voice echoing around on the walls. "He left us! William was not a bad leader, Sam was a bad right-hand wolf! That's all there is to it!"

"Wrong," said Humphrey, slightly mad. "How can you still stand up for William after that? Think…think back to that day, you were there. Think back to how he reacted when you found out Sam was missing. Does that sound like William cares about all of his wolves? Or just himself?"

Jack was speechless. He didn't want to admit anything.

"Shut up," he finally said. "I don't need to talk to you. I'll find a way out of here eventually. And when I do, you'll all pay! You'll all pay!"

Humphrey sighed and looked at his friends.

"He's crazy," said Chris.

"Besides," Jack continued, "dominance is much stronger than stupid peace. You remember, Humphrey?"

Humphrey grimaced as his eyes found the fading rope burns on his paws. It seemed like a while ago now, but it was really only a few nights ago.

"Are you sure, Jack?"

"I'm as sure as ever!" Jack said. "That's why William wanted it to be perfect!"

"Wanted what to be perfect?"

Jack smiled.

"Jack, what does William want from me?"

Jack turned and looked at him. "Everything you have."

Humphrey shook his head. William would, no doubt, want Humphrey's life, but that would mean taking Kate's life, too. That wasn't going to happen.

"Don't be so sure," said Humphrey. "William doesn't know what he's doing."

"Yes he does," said Jack. "Now if you'll excuse me, I have to catch up on sleep."

"Why? You were sleeping fine a few minutes ago."

"Yeah, 'til you freaks woke me up. Now good night." He put his head down sourly.

"Technically, it's not night anymore," Chris pointed out.

"Let's go," said Humphrey, annoyed. "We're not getting anywhere with him."

They entered the main cavern, where Winston and all of the Jasper Park wolves were gathered. Winston was looking down at Don's pale and lifeless face. When he heard footsteps, he turned.

"Humphrey," he said. "Why did this have to happen? Don was such a good wolf."

"Yeah," said Humphrey. "You have no idea how hard it was for me when he died. I felt like I lost a father."

Kate walked up to him and nuzzled him.

"Humphrey," Winston continued. "What, exactly, is William like? What happened that day that caused him to become so angry at you all?"

"Well," said Humphrey, realizing that it was time for a story again. "It's a long story, so I guess I'll have to start from the beginning."

A/N: Next chapter: Yes, the full story of the day the Peacemakers confronted William and recruited Sam. You're probably looking forward to that. Until then, peace out!