[Irene Miles’ POV] Theo, Ryu, Alister, the other knights, and the half of the soldiers of the Carol pack were ready on their horses in their warrior uniform, shields, swords, and other weapons. Ajax was standing beside me and so did Calix and Elvin at the entrance of the pack. The families of the soldiers were there, too. Kids, women, elderly people who couldn’t even stand and walk properly were there. There was not a single face without moist eyes, tension and worry on their faces. “I, Theo Carol, the alpha of your pack, want to publicly and officially announce my successor before I leave. If during the battle something happens to me — our pack will be taken over by my younger sister — Irene Carol. I had a lot to say and more to feel, but I think some things and some thoughts are be

