Standing before his one thousand packs and the ocean of shifters who kept booing and chanting at the tops of their voices, Lord Mayor raised his thick firm hands against the air and tranquility took over the pack. Today happened to be the happiest day of his life as the alpha king. When he mated his late luna, it was secret and he never made it an open show, which would feature merriment and fun among the shifters. But today he would be delighted to announce his luna to the packs and host everyone to a warm reception.

“Greetings my one thousand packs!” his voice echoed into the universe with...