Who is the Next Alpha

"Won't you become our new Alpha?"

It was silent when Raymond made that request. Ellie? Back in the Hermit Pack? As they Alpha?! Granted, the roll may be only temporary, but it was still quite the offer. Not only does it give her a place to stay again, but since this was an offer made by the advisors, even if the other people of the pack had something against it, they can’t overrule that, no matter how much they are against it.

As good as a chance as this was, though…

“I understand your reason for reaching out to me. As such, I would be happy if you understand my reason when I say ‘no’,” Ellie responded.

The advisors, William, and Jengo were taken aback by the response.

“‘No’? Is it because of what we did to you? I’ll have you know, there are some werewolves who actually do feel guilty for going along with the order,” Raymond told her. “If not that, then could it be that you’re concerned with what people will say? Knowing you, it isn’t really ‘you’ you’re concerned about, but us. You d