As I entered the grand hall, the weight of the moment pressed down on me. The air was thick with anticipation, the murmurs of the gathered pack members fading into a tense silence. My father, once a towering figure of strength and wisdom, now appeared frail, his face etched with lines of worry and disbelief. Beside him, my mother stood, her eyes filled with concern, yet there was a flicker of pride in her gaze as she looked at me.
I stood before them, the Alpha robe draped over my shoulders, its weight a constant reminder of the responsibility I bore. The room fell silent as I addressed the assembly.
"Thank you all for gathering here," I began, my voice steady but carrying the authority of my position. "We are here to uncover the truth behind the recent attacks and the betrayal that has threatened our pack."