Luca paused to ensure that the pack members around him were offering compliance and nods of understanding. Only once he was satisfied did he continue, “and as my last act as Alpha, I name my successor, Kyle Cooper. Do you accept the responsibly of this power?” Luca asked his friend.
Kyle looked at Hayley and then Luca and Jules. He nodded.
“With this, I step down.”
All eyes turned to Kyle. The wolves wore a mix of expressions on their faces. It was evident some didn’t care about the change, but others looked downright frightened.
“Oh,” Luca added. “And I name Hayley Reynolds-Cooper as the rightful queen and his Beta.”
Luca heard several audible sighs of relief. He watched as Kyle turned toward his new subordinates, a look of mischief and glee on his face. “Sit,” Kyle commanded the few
