Roland's POV
After the funeral of the fallen alpha, I knew that it was time for Riven to step up and take his place as the new leader of the pack. I had to ensure that the pack would continue to thrive under new leadership. As I looked around at the somber faces of the other wolves, I knew that Riven was the right choice.
After she was gone, I buried myself in work, throwing myself into training Riven to take over as the new alpha of the pack. It was a heavy responsibility, but I knew Riven was ready for it.
He had shown incredible strength and leadership in the days following the death of the previous alpha. I was proud of how far he had come and was determined to continue guiding him until he was ready to take on the role.
Three days after the funeral, the results of the ashes I sen
