Emily felt a proud smile spread across her face. Her children were growing up to be smart and compassionate leaders, just like their father. "Those are fantastic ideas. I'll make sure to schedule a meeting soon, so you can present them to everyone."

Allison's grin widened, and she gave Emily a hug before running back to her brother and their friends. Emily couldn't help but feel a sense of hope for the future of the pack. If her children were starting to take on more responsibility, that meant the pack was in good hands.

But she knew that there was still a long road ahead. Finding a new Alpha was...