Chapter 62: demarking ritual

Alpha Richard's daring plan had borne fruit, and the once formidable Alpha Gideon now lay unconscious, carried into the heart of Richard's pack territory. The realization of this strategic triumph, however, was accompanied by a daunting truth – to truly sever the bond with Gideon, a ritual of demarking needed to take place.

In the heart of the pack's meeting grounds, bathed in the glow of a rising moon, Richard and his crew gathered. Gideon, still in the grips of slumber, lay at the center, a symbol of authority temporarily stripped away. The tension in the air was palpable, a fusion of anticipation and trepidation.

Richard, bearing the weight of leadership, addressed his crew. "This is a pivotal moment for our pack. Gideon's presence within our territory is a double-edged sword. To secure our future, we must willingly break the bond that ties us to him."