The pack gathered somberly in the central clearing, their eyes turned upward toward the dappled sunlight filtering through the canopy of trees. It was a day of both mourning and reverence as they prepared to bid farewell to King Alpha Tatum, a leader who had guided them with wisdom and strength for decades. Mason stood at the forefront, his heart heavy with sorrow yet resolved to honor his predecessor's legacy. He wore the traditional attire of an Alpha, a symbol of his new role, but his demeanor reflected the weight of the responsibility now placed upon him. Riley and Alex stood beside him, their hands clasped together in solidarity. They wore garments adorned with symbols of their lineage, signifying their shared role as Queen Luna. Despite their grief, there was an air of determinatio