Ralph's POV
A faint transformation had graced Athena with the gentle touch of pregnancy, and I found myself captivated by every bit of it.
Eager to stand by her side throughout this transformative journey, I asked my council members for a meeting, intending to involve their wives in Athena's noble campaign against the scourge of violent relationships within our pack.
As I addressed the gathered assembly, a murmur of curiosity rippled through the room. Amarok, ever inquisitive, questioned the mandatory nature of their involvement.
“Is it mandatory for our wives to join?”
"It is for the collective well-being of our pack, and it is my decree," I asserted, suppressing any dissent with my authority as the Alpha.
Though I sensed reservations among some, compliance was not optiona
