Chapter Forty Four

Alpha Ryder's Pov

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The sun was setting, and the air was crisp and cool. Werewolves from all over the region had gathered in the open field outside my pack house set yesterday by Aunt Hannah for the annual mating ball. The atmosphere was electric, and the anticipation was palpable.

As the guests arrived, they were greeted by all Alpha's pack members, who checked them in and directed them to the main event area. The venue was a massive tent, illuminated by lanterns and fairy lights strung across the ceiling. The music was already playing, and the dance floor was bustling with excited singles, hoping to find their mates.

At the front of the tent, a raised platform had been erected, where the influential Alphas and his family would be seated. It was an honor reserved only for the most influential Alphas in the region, and it was a testament to the power and status of the host pack.

Alpha Lugard arrived early and made way to his special seat, the Alpha, a towering figure with