With all the hugging done, Luna Remi herded us all towards the Pack dining room. The majority of the members ate in the huge room, and all immediately quieted when we walked towards the elevated platform on one end. "Today we welcome Alpha Ella Grey, niece of Luna Remi, along with her Beta, Darryl, and members Marge and Mabel. Please extend them our hospitality." There was a cheer and we could make out some well wishes as we sat down.

"I appreciate the thought, Aunt Remi, but I'm not an Alpha." I looked down at my injured hand, which was starting to throb again.

Doug laughed. "You aren't Alpha because...