Chapter 221

KAELOS I got up and walked towards my son, kneeling in front of him so we were at eye level. “Alaric,” I said firmly but lovingly. “When I took over leadership of the Pack at twenty-one, I was far less prepared than you are now. I lost my parents, I had no mentor, and I had to learn while facing threats from all sides.” I placed my hand on his broad shoulder. "But you're different. You have Mama and Papa to guide you. You have Celine, who will always give you brilliant perspective. You have Beta Archer and all the loyal senior warriors. And most importantly—you have a good heart, Alaric. You care about your Pack, you are fair, and you are brave. That's all it takes to be a great Alpha." His amber eyes—so similar to mine—began to glisten. “I'll try my best, Papa,” he said, his voice trembling. “I won't disappoint you.” “You will never disappoint us,” Seraphina said, stroking Alaric's hair affectionately. “Because you are our son, and we are proud of you, no matter what happens.” Celine,