Luke’s POV

Caught off guard by my father's directness, I took a deep breath, waiting for whatever challenge my father had planned for me. This was the moment that I had trained for, the moment that would define my legacy as an alpha.

"I am ready, Father," I answered, my voice steady as I kept my nerves at bay. "I will do whatever it takes to protect and guide our pack, to uphold our traditions and ensure our prosperity."

My father's eyes gleamed with approval and admiration, silently acknowledging his trust in me.

"My son," his father's voice broke through his reverie, "you have shown great courage and wisdom. I...