Chapter 36

Gonzalo's POV

The night of the following day had arrived, and the pack had gathered at the main ground. The atmosphere was heavy with sorrow and the weight of the responsibility that now rested on my shoulders. My father's body lay in the open, ready to be cremated. I stood close to him, a torch in my hands, Teresa by my side, her presence a comfort amidst the somber gathering.

The eldest wolf, who would traditionally address the pack in such a ceremony, was supposed to be Drako. However, I felt a duty to take on this role, to honor my father's memory and assert my position as the new Alpha. Stepping forward, I stood at the podium, facing the assembled pack.

"My fellow pack members," I began, my voice steady yet carrying the weight of the moment. "Today, we are gathered to say farewell to our Alpha, my father, Carlos. He led us with strength and wisdom, guiding us through the cha