Chapter 17

As the clock struck midnight, Alpha Caleb stood before his pack, the moonlight casting a pale glow over his powerful form. His eyes roved over the sea of faces before him, and he felt a deep sense of pride and responsibility.

"My dear pack," he began, his voice ringing out across the clearing. "I am honored to stand before you as your alpha, your king. I have loved you all from the moment I first laid eyes on you, and I promise you that I will do everything in my power to be the best leader that I can be."

His words were met with cheers and applause, and Caleb's heart swelled with gratitude. But he knew that he had more to say, that there were difficult truths that needed to be faced.

"I must be honest with you," he continued, his voice growing serious. "There are traitors in our midst, those who seek to undermine our kingdom and make our lives miserable. You all know of Selena and Kevin, the rogue alpha and witch who have fled from our justice. But what you may not know is that