Mink’s P.O.V
As I stood before the members of my pack, their eyes filled with anticipation and hope, I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by the weight of their expectations. They looked to me, their chosen Alpha, for guidance and protection in this tumultuous world we inhabited. It was a responsibility I hadn't sought, but one that had been thrust upon me by fate and circumstance.
"Mink," Ruksaar said, her voice bubbling with joy, "I've been waiting for this moment for so long."
I chuckled softly, happy about her enthusiasm. "What moment, Ruksaar?"
"This moment," she replied, her hands resting on my shoulders. "The moment when I can finally tell you how proud I am of you. I've always known that you would make a great Alpha."
I raised an eyebrow, a bemused smile playing on my lips. "Oh, have you now?"