Luke's POV The moon hung high in the night sky, casting its silvery glow over the sacred clearing where the alpha ceremony was set to unfold. The air was thick with a palpable mix of anticipation and reverence, each breath heavy with the weight of responsibility. My mind, however, was a tempest of conflicting emotions. The magnetic pull of Danielle, the undeniable connection we shared, tugged at the edges of my focus. Duty, the age-old responsibility that came with being an alpha, demanded my attention in equal measure. As the ceremony commenced, my father, the current alpha, stepped forward, his words laden with the wisdom of countless ceremonies past. "Tonight marks a moment etched in our pack's history. As I pass the alpha title to my son, Luke, I do so with pride and confidence." C