The Full Moon's call

Chapter 12: The pack's verdict

Alpha Rachel's words hung in the air, and Lena felt the weight of the pack's gaze upon her. She straightened her shoulders, meeting the alpha's eyes without flinching. "I'm willing to do whatever it takes," she repeated, her voice steady.

The alpha nodded, a small smile playing on her lips. "Very well," she said. "We'll give you a chance to prove yourself. But be warned, Lena, our pack is not like other packs. We have our own rules, our own way of doing things. You'll need to adapt if you want to fit in."

Luca's hand squeezed her knee, and Lena felt a surge of gratitude towards him. She knew he was trying to reassure her, to let her know that he was there for her.

Alpha Rachel leaned back in her chair, her eyes never leaving Lena's face. "We'll start with a simple task," she said. "There's a ritual coming up, a full moon run. We expect all pack members to participate. If you can handle yourself, prove your worth to us, we might consider accepting you as one of our own."

Lena's heart skipped a beat as she processed the alpha's words. A full moon run? With a pack of werewolves? She glanced at Luca, who was watching her with a serious expression. She knew she could trust him, and she knew she had to take this chance.

"I'll do it," she said, her voice firm.

The alpha's smile grew, and she nodded. "Good," she said. "The run is tomorrow night. Be ready."