"You are a worthy female, Vicki, and we all think you are strong enough to be Alpha on your own until Luna brings you a mate. Leo, Adrienne, you know how we feel about you. We all hope you will agree to step up and seek the Council position," Leland said.

"As my niece said, Mr. Chairman, it's a lot to think about," Leo replied.

I let out a yawn, which Adrienne caught. "I think we need to get Vicki home. She didn't get much sleep last night, and this has been a long day," she said.

Leland and Bonnie went to stand, so we did as well. "Of course,"...