54. Alphas and Wards

The past days' events had been a vortex of emotion and conflict, but now, standing amid the collective of his pack, Gideon felt an undercurrent of something new — possibility. While Tanner's inability to shift brought about challenges, it also unveiled an opportunity Gideon hadn't fully contemplated before. The presence of another potential Alpha might be a source of tension, but it could also be a force of strength and unity for the pack. Much like a son being groomed to take the reins of leadership one day. And what was Tanner, if not a son?

Gideon made a decision after some internal

wrestling and many fierce negotiations with his wolf.

During the next training session, he approached Tanner with a proposition. "I want you to lead today," Gideon declared.

Tanner blinked in surprise, his eyebrows knitting together, clearly taken aback. The surrounding pack members exchanged glances, their unease palpable. They had become accustomed to Gideon's leadership, and introducing Tanner in