The dry leaves of the oak trees blew by the empty canals. The atmosphere was chiller than usual. All the members of the grove and pack gathered together to say their final goodbyes to Rex, their respected and beloved Alpha.

As everyone in the main pack commuted in sadness, the air felt heavy with grief, and the only sounds were the soft movement of leaves and occasional sniffling from people crying.

Tyler was there too, but he looked very resolute and calm, which was unusual for him in that situation. He lost his mom 3 years prior, and he was unable to stop crying when her burial rights were being...