Chapter 81

I am shocked, I don't even know what to do. I stand as I'm watching everyone clapping. They named me their alpha. As the crowd grips hold of me and pushes me forward, my feet are moving, but it feels like I'm floating. I am trying to register what is happening, But I don't know how.

I have never seen myself much as a leader. I have always just followed those who are in charge. Not knowing what to say or do at the most important times. I become nervous, what if I'm not cut out for this. They chose me to lead them, but what if I lead them to their death.

As I make it up the steps to the stage. I look over at the crowd of people and I become terrified. Wondering why the elders of the pack feel that I am capable of being their leader. As I raise my hand for those to be silent. I begin to feel different. My doubt is leaving and confidence is taking over. Shocked as It becomes quite so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. Just for a moment, I take in the silence and just en