I am not alone.

Isabella.

I flinched in response.

But…

Now?

“Wh-What made you two think about it now?” I asked, looking interchangeably at them.

They looked toward each other. It was the Luna that spoke.

“During this time, what this pack needs most is stability. We had hoped to transfer it to him sooner, until the rogue attacks started.

But the more we think about it, we can't leave him to shoulder so many things as he is doing now. We aren't as strong as we used to be, and with these rogue attacks, we aren't blind to how the perception of us is starting to dwindle. If it goes further, our pack would be further shattered."

“That's why." I turned to the Alpha who spoke now. “We want him to become the Alpha now. We can take care of the other duties on his behalf while he works solely as the Alpha. The Pack's stability may return after.”

It was a good theory, one that was probably workable.

But…

“No," I said, shaking my head, looking at them.

It was a risk, one that could mean the thriving or the end o