Theo and Liam nearly tripped over themselves racing home, their hearts pounding with a blend of joy, disbelief, and nerves. It wasn’t every day a warrior came back from battle not only victorious—but appointed as Alpha and Gamma of a new pack.Their parents’ modest home sat at the end of the main street, its porch still lit with the soft glow of a hanging lantern. Theo didn’t even knock. He pushed the door open, breathless with excitement.

“Mother! Father!” Liam called out.

Their ...