Alpha Elijah sat in his office, the weight of his decision pressing heavily on his shoulders. After days of consideration, he had come to a conclusion. Another ceremony for Ava and Lesley was the right thing to do. The first had been a disaster, but this second chance could bring healing—not just for the couple but for the pack as a whole. He picked up the phone and dialled Ava’s number.
“Ava,” he said when she answered, her voice cautious on the other end. “I’ve made my decision.”
Her breath hitched. “And?”
“We’ll hold another ceremony,” he said firmly. “You and Lesley deserve that much. I’ll ensure that the arrangements are made without delay.”
Relief flooded her voice. “Thank you, Alpha Elijah. Truly. This means everything to me.”
He hesitated for a moment, then continued, “However
