The air was thick with anticipation, as if the very earth beneath our feet could feel the tension hanging in the atmosphere. I stood in the clearing, surrounded by members of the pack, watching as the leaders of our world prepared to make a choice that would alter everything. The full moon hung overhead, casting its eerie light down upon us all, as Gabriel stood tall in the center of the gathering, his voice echoing through the trees.
"Tonight," Gabriel’s voice rang out, commanding attention, "we gather to witness the choosing of our future. The next Alpha must make his decision—his mate, the one who will stand by his side and carry the weight of the pack with him. This choice is not just his own, it is for the pack, for the future, for survival."
The crowd murmured in agreement, their v
