The next day, as he had promised, Alpha Christopher dressed up to follow me to the pack and so did Alpha Sylvester when he was informed and Samantha did not want to be left behind and we set off for the Crescent pack.

Both Alphas felt they had to be there, to support me, so, Beta Daniel was asked to be in charge for the few hours we would be away.

'Distinguished members of the Crescent Pack', I started. 'I am privileged to be standing before you this day. I thank you once more for choosing to ...