Rafael woke up feeling groggy and disoriented. He had partied hard the previous night, celebrating his new position as alpha of the pack and the launch of his Moon Bay pack.
Rubbing his eyes, he sat up at the edge of the bed and reached for his phone. As he checked his notifications, he saw a message from Moraine, arranging a meeting spot. Rafael sighed and glanced over at Sonya, who was still sound asleep.
"Hello, Rafael. Come now. Got something to show you."
Careful not to wake her, Rafael got up and quietly made his way out of the bedroom.
The early morning sun cast a warm golden glow over the surroundings, through the windows, but Rafael's mind was occupied with thoughts of the responsibilities that awaited him as the new alpha.
It was a new dawn for him. To be alpha again and to
