The day of the mating ceremony had finally arrived. From the moment the first rays of dawn touched the pack lands, the air had been thick with excitement. The entire territory hummed with a strange energy, every wolf, every omega, every warrior moving with purpose as though the fate of the world depended on the success of this celebration.
For the pack, it was a joyous occasion—the union of the future alpha and luna, a day to mark in history.
For Elaine, it was a day she had been dreading more than any other.
From early morning, the omegas scurried like ants, setting up decorations, hauling trays of food, arranging flowers, preparing for honored guests from allied packs.
She found herself swept into the bustle, her hands busy but her heart heavy. Her older brother, Calvin—the beta, the
