*~Hazel's POV~*
I stepped down from the High House in utter shock. Leon stood proudly before the entire pack, his voice booming over the trembling crowd of wolves.
"LONG LIVE OUR ALPHA!" he shouted, and the whole pack echoed in wild unison.
Beside me, Cayden scoffed, folding his arms. "Is this idiot's way of welcoming me?"
Klaus leaned in behind him and whispered, "I don't think he's talking about you."
Cayden frowned, confused. "What? But I'm the Alpha—"
Leon's voice cut through the air again, louder this time, commanding the hearts of everyone present.
"LONG LIVE!" he cried.
"LONG LIVE OUR ALPHA!"
"LONG LIFE!"
"LONG LIVE HAZEL!"
My breath hitched. Wait—me?
It took a moment to realize they were actually chanting my name. Every wolf—every voice—was hailing me.
