Looking between Henry and my father, I know my father's time as alpha is ending. It's time for me to step up and be the better alpha he never was.

I stand up from the chair and look at my father. "Father, I understand some pack decisions were out of your control, but now I need to do what's right for the pack. First though, I need to help Lucas - he's family. He and his pack don't deserve this situation. They need help. I'm thinking they should come to Ava's and my alpha and ...