Chapter 53

RUBY.

The burial site was somber, set at the back of the pack house, where a grave had already been dug. A simple wooden coffin lay at the center, surrounded by mourning pack members. Alpha Kael, Dawn, Carolina, and Beta Alvin stood at the forefront, each holding a pristine white bouquet that contrasted starkly with the dark earth. Clinton and I were right behind them, his right arm gently wrapped around my shoulders, offering me a surprising sense of comfort.

The only sounds breaking the stillness were Dawn’s quiet sniffles and the soft weeping of pack members, particularly the mothers who had been touched by the late Alpha’s kindness. Alpha Kael stepped forward, his face etched with grief, and dressed in all black like everyone else. He carefully placed a framed photo of the late Alpha on top of the coffin. After a moment, Kael stepped back, giving everyone one last chance to see the Alpha.

My eyes instantly watered as I looked at him. My dad. He had been an awesome dad and ruler