chapter one hundred and eighty-nine

Pov Supreme Alpha.

Seated in my imposing office chair, my eyes reflected a mix of concern and fatigue. Beside me, the Beta stood firm in the face of the urgency that demanded imminent news.

"The disease is spreading beyond what we can contain. I'm having difficulties holding it back. The situation is critical, and I fear we have only a few days before..." I hesitated before concluding the sentence, "before I depart."

A deep sigh escaped my lips, acknowledging the delicacy of my condition. "We need to expedite the stages of the competition. My daughter needs to get married as soon as possible."

The Beta nodded seriously, indicating that he had already arranged for such acceleration. "Don't worry, Alpha. The candidates are already in the third stage, and after that, we'll have the final test."

With effort to rise, I directed my gaze to the Beta, inquiring about the participants. "Who are the candidates?"

"Peter, a member of our pack. Logan, the son of the Alpha of the Crescent Moon. Sim