<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d7/e8/54/d7e854626e15a1aa45d0496fdafa4706.png)</div>Bracken Forester<br/>Location:  Sidelines of the circle<br/>Notes:  Reactions to the fight and new alpha.<br/><br/><hr/><br/>Bracken had heard about the fight much like everyone else.  Stephen was getting a little worse every day.  The sickness seemed to grow and strengthen as he watched his adopted alpha wane.  It was a sad situation, and he hated feeling helpless to assist his alpha.<br/><br/>The pace had accepted his family with open arms, and that was largely due to Stephen's willingness to allow his family to join.  Even after five years, Bracken still felt like an outsider, but he would do anything for the man.<br/><br/>He also like Alex, even though he didn't know him quite as well as Stephen.  He knew Alex was confident, brave, strong, and honorable.  If anyone could take over the pack, it would be Alex.  But to have to fight your own father didn't sit well with Bracken.  He often wondered if there was another way to solve problems, as he was not a fighter.<br/><br/>He cringed with every lunge, snip, and attack.  Two powerful wolf-men , locked in combat.  He didn't know who to root for.  He just hoped that neither one was too hurt after the fight, and wished he had known more about healing so he could help out if needed.  But instead, he had to stay out of the way.<br/><br/>But the fight eventually ended.  He almost didn't see who one as another pack member rose up in front of his view shouting his approval of the outcome.  Bracken felt a little sick to his stomach, not wanting either man to loose.  But it was clear Alex was the winner.<br/><br/>Bracken held back from congratulating the new victor, as he should be the last one to do so.  He saw himself as the omega of the group, and that meant he had to be last in most actions.  He heard a woman submitting to the new alpha, and bowed his head in respect for Alex, as he waited patiently to see where he was needed.  He looked over to Stephen and wondered if the older man needed help.<br/><br/>