Nene walked into the classroom, bag slung over her shoulder.
And immediately, she felt it.
The shift.
The way the Betas and Omegas subtly tensed, their postures adjusting the moment she stepped inside.
They didn't look at her directly.
Didn't greet her.
Didn't move too close.
Instead—quietly, carefully—
They avoided her.
She exhaled sharply, clicking her tongue.
"Of course."
She had noticed it before, but today?
It was worse.
She was the only Alpha in the class.
The only one with the kind of presence that disrupted the entire damn dynamic.
And now that her instincts were settling, sharpening, creeping toward something stronger—
They felt it.
She could see it in the way they adjusted their seats, keeping space between them.
She wasn't being ostracized.
Not exactly.
It was just biological.
Betas and Omegas didn't seek out dominant Alphas unless necessary.
And Nene?
She wasn't just dominant.
She was a problem.
She sighed, making her way to the back of the room, dropping into her seat.
Fine.
If they wanted to stay out of her way, she wasn't going to complain.
She wasn't here to make friends.
She was here to learn.
And today?
She was determined to focus—
No matter how tense the damn room felt.
The instructor stepped into the room, his sharp gaze sweeping over the class.
"Today," he began, "we're covering Pack Laws, Enforcers, and Standard Alpha Dynamics."
Nene leaned back in her seat, arms crossed.
The Betas and Omegas around her stiffened slightly.
Because if there was one topic that kept everyone on edge, it was this.
The instructor continued, his voice steady.
"Pack law is designed to keep order within werewolf society. It exists to regulate territorial disputes, enforce leadership rankings, and prevent unnecessary conflicts."
Nene tilted her head slightly, listening.
"The most basic pack structure consists of three key roles," the instructor continued. "The Alpha, the Beta, and the Omega."
Nene rolled her eyes.
Obviously.
She already knew this part.
Still, she stayed quiet as he explained.
Alphas lead and enforce. They set the laws, hold the highest authority, and are responsible for maintaining pack stability. Betas balance the structure. They work as mediators, strategists, and enforcers of pack order. Omegas are the heart of the pack, ensuring cohesion, handling emotional regulation, and maintaining internal harmony.
Then—finally, something useful.
"Enforcers," the instructor continued, "are the arm of pack law."
Nene perked up slightly.
Now this was more interesting.
"Pack Enforcers operate separately from the ruling Alpha," the instructor explained. "They are lawkeepers, not personal guards. Their job is to ensure that pack members follow laws—not to serve the Alpha's personal interests."
Nene huffed.
She'd seen plenty of cases where that wasn't true.
The instructor glanced around the room.
"But," he added, "when it comes to dominant Alphas—true apex wolves—the system gets… complicated."
Nene's brows furrowed slightly.
The instructor continued.
"Standard Alpha dynamics only apply when the Alpha in question is within normal ranking range."
Nene felt the Betas in the room glance at her, but she ignored them.
"When you deal with Alphas that exceed ranking limitations—when their dominance is too high—the standard laws become ineffective. Enforcers struggle to control them. Territory laws shift. Power dynamics become unstable."
A pause.
Then—deliberate, careful—
"Which is why apex Alphas tend to govern themselves."
Nene's stomach twisted slightly.
The instructor paced at the front of the room, his voice steady.
"A pack, at its core, functions under a four-pillar system," he explained. "Each role has its own responsibilities, laws, and even separate legal courts."
Nene rested her chin on her hand, listening carefully.
Finally.
Something useful.
The instructor continued.
1. The Leader (Alpha) - The Absolute Authority
"The Alpha serves as the pack's ruler, responsible for territory, politics, and war," he said.
Nene nodded slowly.
She had seen this in action.
Most Alphas ruled through fear or respect—the best ones used both.
2. The Enforcer - The Pack's Lawkeeper
"The Enforcer exists to keep the Alpha in check and maintain order within the pack," the instructor continued. "They must be either another Alpha or a highly dominant Beta."
Nene raised an eyebrow.
"So, they can challenge the Alpha?" she asked.
The instructor nodded.
"If an Alpha violates pack law, the Enforcer has the legal right to intervene," he said. "They operate separately from the Alpha's authority and answer to a higher court."
Nene tapped her fingers against her desk.
"So, what happens if the Enforcer is corrupt?" she asked.
The instructor smirked slightly.
"Then we move to the next pillar."
3. The Elder (Omega) - The Pack's Moral Compass
"The Elder is always an Omega," he said. "They are not warriors, but they hold the most influence when it comes to internal stability."
Nene frowned slightly.
Omegas weren't usually seen as figures of power.
But if an Elder's word could override both an Alpha and an Enforcer, then… they weren't weak.
They were just powerful in a different way.
4. The Members - The Pack's Backbone
"The last pillar is the members themselves," the instructor finished. "Betas and Omegas make up the majority of the pack. While they don't hold individual power, they collectively influence decisions."
Nene sat back, processing.
Four different legal structures working at the same time.
It was more complex than she expected.
The instructor paused, letting the weight of the four-pillar system settle over the class.
Then—sharp, direct—
"Now, let's cover the laws that matter most."
Nene leaned forward slightly, listening.
Because this?
This was the important part.
The instructor wrote on the board, the list forming quickly.
1. The Alpha's Authority Law
- An Alpha's rule is absolute within their territory—unless challenged legally.
- An Alpha cannot force another Alpha into submission without a formal combat challenge.
- An Alpha cannot claim another's pack without legal cause or war declaration.
Nene frowned.
That meant even if an Alpha was stronger, they couldn't just take over another pack.
There were rules.
Loopholes, probably.
But rules nonetheless.
2. The Enforcer's Intervention Law
- If an Alpha breaks pack law, the Enforcer has the right to detain, investigate, or challenge them.
- Enforcers operate independently and answer to higher courts, not the Alpha.
- Any physical challenge against an Enforcer must be done formally, or it's considered an illegal attack.
Nene tilted her head.
So, Enforcers had more power than she thought.
They weren't just muscle—they were a real check against Alpha abuse.
3. The Mating & Bloodline Law
- Fated Mates are legally recognized as binding partnerships—equivalent to marriage.
- Bloodline claims override territorial disputes. If someone has a stronger blood claim to a pack, they can legally challenge the Alpha.
- Unmated Alpha pairs require a stability test. If they are deemed too unstable together, their union can be legally blocked.
Nene's stomach twisted slightly.
The bloodline rule.
That was the one that affected her directly.
4. The Omega Protection Law
- Omegas cannot be forced into a mating bond.
- Any Alpha who pressures an Omega beyond legal limits can be charged and stripped of status. - In conflict zones, Omega evacuations are prioritized before Betas or Alphas.
Nene frowned slightly.
That explained why Omegas weren't used as bargaining tools as often as Betas.
They had legal protection built into the system.
5. The Pack Member Rights Law
- Any pack member can petition against leadership if they feel threatened.
- If 70% of a pack votes against an Alpha, leadership is forced into review.
- Pack-wide exile votes override Alpha decisions.
Nene's brows raised.
"Wait," she muttered. "So if a pack hates their Alpha enough, they can actually remove them?"
The instructor nodded.
"Yes," he said simply. "But it rarely happens. Most packs fear instability more than bad leadership."
Nene exhaled, sitting back.
So, Alphas weren't as untouchable as they seemed.
The system wasn't just about strength.
It was about control, law, and influence.
The instructor set down the chalk, turning to face the room.
"Questions?" he asked.
A Beta male near the front raised his hand first.
"Betas don't seem to have as many restrictions," he said carefully. "Does that mean we're mostly free?"
The instructor nodded.
"For the most part," he confirmed. "Betas have the most flexibility within the pack system. You're not tied to dominance struggles like Alphas, and you don't have the instinctual bonds that define Omegas."
The Beta exhaled in relief.
"So, if I wanted to leave my pack, I could just… go?"
The instructor tilted his head slightly.
"Legally, yes. Socially?" He chuckled."That depends on your Alpha."
A few Betas in the room exchanged glances, clearly aware of the unspoken rules.
A hand from the Omega section went up next.
A quiet girl with soft features, her scent barely noticeable compared to the more dominant scents in the room.
"Most Omegas in this class were born to human families," she said hesitantly. "How does that affect our legal status?"
The instructor studied her for a moment.
"Good question," he said.
"If an Omega is born to humans, their werewolf status isn't recognized until their first documented shift or biological confirmation at 21. Until then, they fall under human law."
A few students nodded.
That made sense.
But the Omega girl still looked uncertain.
"So… does that mean we don't have automatic pack protection?" she asked.
The instructor hesitated slightly.
Then—careful, measured—
"Unless an Alpha claims responsibility for you," he admitted, "you remain an unclaimed Omega until you join a pack system."
The girl swallowed.
Nene frowned slightly, tapping her fingers against the desk.
So Omegas born from humans had no automatic protection unless an Alpha stepped in?
That was… a dangerous gap in the system.