Chapter 41

Javonte

Today was my last official day as the Alpha's son. I had spent my entire life preparing for this role, and now it was my turn to reign over Meadowood.

The five pack leaders were coming together at Lux Country Club to celebrate my father's accomplishments and to initiate my Beta, Gamma, and Zeta into the ranks if I chose to change them. I had been thinking long and hard about who to choose without hurting anyone's feelings. My options were limited.

Inside one of the meeting rooms, I was sitting at the head of the oak conference table, conducting my first orders as Alpha.

I would be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous. My stomach churned all morning as I reviewed the meeting agenda. Now, with the time upon me, my mouth was dry, the room felt hot, and breathing became harder.

"Alpha Javonte Lemon, pull yourself together. You know the assignment. You’ve memorized those papers for two days. Take a deep breath and begin," my father mind-linked, giving me a stern, threatening stare.

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