THE FINAL CHOICE The tent was crowded, but it felt silent. Seven Alphas sat around the long oak table, their eyes fixed on me. Outside, the camp was still buzzing with the energy of the victory, but in here, the air was thick with expectation.I looked down at my hands. They were clean now, but I could still feel the phantom weight of the sword."Demetrius," Alpha Silas began, leaning forward. He was the oldest among them, a man who didn't give out respect easily. "The world has changed. The humans are gone, but the power vacuum they left behind is dangerous. The packs are scattered. They’re looking for a leader. Not just an Alpha, but a King."I didn't say anything. I just watched a moth circling the lantern in the center of the table."You led the unified front," another Alpha added. "You’re the only one they’ll all follow. We’ve talked about it. We want to crown you High King. You would have the final say over every border, every law, and every pack from the northern peaks to the
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