CHAPTER ONE VOLK My entire existence was sculptured around dominating and standing above every pack, so what I thought would be my greatest disappointment happened 9 years ago when Dad told me I couldn't be an Alpha at 16 and also warned me against being too hasty. He had called me immature and made it clear Ashina could also take the spot if I did not prove myself worthy. Being the strongest in my pack at that time, it was beyond appalling to hear Dad speak to me with such little regard.