"It helps settle the Pack, and most Alphas are more mature than college kids."

"What about your sisters?"

"Well, Denise is acting Beta female at Copper Mountain, and Bonnie has her own Pack in Maine. Diane and Marjorie just became of age, neither is mated and they are still in high school. Of them, Denise is the closest to being ready, but this isn't a good fit for her." I had to agree, it was going to be hostile. "By opening it up to nominations, we take away the hostility they might feel against us and our Pack by taking over so many."

"What is the process?"

"Nominations, the regional...