“My father was a good man and Alpha, fair and wise to all he protected. His death was unexpected, and yet, he didn’t leave me unprepared. My entire life, he has been training me. Grooming me for this worst of all days, when he would no longer be here to offer a word of guidance, to lead the packs. And while I may never be as great a man as he, I stand before you ready and willing to accept the pack bonds.
“I, Kane, son of Kosta, son of Konstantin, accept the pack bonds, and all that is entailed therein.”
With that done, I stepped forward to the edge of the stage and waited.
There was a long moment of silence, and then wolves began to move, streaming toward the stage. Gael was first, and he bowed his head as he dropped to one knee.
“I, Gael, of Pack Blackwater, accept this bond and cove
