Chapter 25: Searching for Completion

**Benard Walter’s Perspective** It was late at night, and I was seated at my desk, drowning in documents that I had failed to address during the day. The workload had become a mountain, and even Rhode, my Beta, couldn’t resist the pull of exhaustion. His head nodded sleepily, and I finally told him to go home and rest. He had been working just as hard as I had—training soldiers during the day and assisting me with administrative duties at night. Rhode’s loyalty never ceased to amaze me. I couldn’t have chosen a better Beta. Rhode was like a machine, executing tasks with precision, day after day, no matter how monotonous or taxing. While the rest of the pack grumbled under the weight of their responsibilities, Rhode remained steadfast, unflinching. In that sense, we were alike. For me, the motivation came from a deep sense of responsibility and an unwavering desire to protect our pack. This was my family, my people, and I would shoulder any burden to ensure their safety and pro