A new leader??

The palace was abuzz with a sense of urgency and unease. Multiple elders, their faces etched with worry, had gathered in the grand chamber. The absence of their alpha, Liam, weighed heavily on everyone's minds, casting a shadow over the once-thriving palace. Whispers filled the air as they debated the best course of action, their voices hushed yet tinged with anxiety.

I stood at the periphery of the chamber, my heart heavy with concern for Liam. He had been gone for days, and every passing moment only deepened the sense of unease that permeated the palace. Ana stood beside me, her expression a mirror of my own apprehension.

Elder Roland, a stern and dignified figure, stood at the center of the gathering. His voice carried authority as he addressed the council, "We cannot ignore the fact that our alpha has been missing for days. The safety and stability of our pack depend on strong leadership."

Murmurs of agreement rippled through the chamber, a chorus of worried voices expressing thei