Reese POV I pull my head from Mindy's neck, but refuse to let her go. I turn to face the pack, holding my mate tightly to my side. Thankfully, my mother hands me a pair of basketball shorts, so everyone doesn't see the effect she is having on me. Once I'm covered, the pack members drop to their knees, bearing their necks to me. "As of today, my son, Reese, is the Alpha of the Black Rose pack. We will hold the official ceremony in two days for our new Alpha, Beta, and Luna" my mother says, smiling at Mindy. "I realize today has been a lot for you all to take in. I have made mistakes, but I can promise you going forward I will do what is best for my Luna and the pack. I will be available to anyone starting tomorrow who might have questions or concerns. I would like everyone to join myself