I’ve never met Connor in person before. But he insisted on being there for this whole thing. If there was such a thing for werewolves, this would be national news. I’m not the only new alpha. But I’m the first one to be questioned. If I pass, other packs may form. Smaller packs.

It might change the way things are done.

If I lose, it’ll reinforce the status quo. And even if my family wasn’t on the line, even if there wasn’t a chance that I’d lose my ...