Chapter 25: The Alpha's Challenge.

The moon was high, casting its silvery shine deep into the forest below, and Liam stood at the head of his pack, completely attuned to the subtle nighttime shifts that surrounded him. He knew it would be unlike any other night, and he dreaded it because tonight was the night he would be tested not only in terms of strength but also in terms of resolution as the leader of the pack. The rival alpha loomed across the clearing, his eyes shining with a dangerous light. The air vibrated with tension as the two alphas faced off; their pack mates, meanwhile, watched with bated breath for the first of them to make a move. Liam felt the suffocating weight of responsibility settle on his shoulders as his eyes locked on to the ones of his adversary. He knew the outcome of the battle would finally decide the fate of his pack and the future of their territory. His rival alpha shot forward with a low growl, claws flashing in the moonlight, trying to press the advantage, and Liam was ready. Lightni