Both options were complicated. “Can you give Emerald and me more time, father?” My father then said, “Son, I wish I could. Yet, between our personal life and the pack’s stability, we should always prioritize the pack. Without marking or preparing Emerald as our future Luna, you put our pack in danger, son.” I sighed. Since it would have all to do with Esme, I couldn’t make any decision without her consent. Also, I had already known the burden as the next Alpha from childhood; the pack should be my focus. But Esme was also so crucial for me. To force her something she hadn’t been ready yet, I was afraid it’d break her. “Marco, I know you should consider between the two decisions. It is a good thing.” “What do you mean, father?” “Once you become an Alpha, you must make so many decisions