CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FIVE TRUE LEADER MUST SHOW MERCY

JAVION'S POV I stood outside, staring up at the night sky. The stars seemed so distant, almost indifferent to the turmoil within me. I couldn’t shake the weight of my decisions, the burden of leadership that felt heavier with every passing day. I had spared Saxera and Sasha, and now doubt gnawed at me. Had I made the right choice? My mind raced, replaying the moments when I’d chosen mercy over retribution. I remembered my mother’s words, a lesson she’d imparted when I was just a pup. “Javion,” she’d said, her voice gentle yet firm, “a true leader must show mercy. Strength isn’t just about power; it’s about knowing when to forgive. Mercy is the mark of a great alpha.” Her words echoed in my mind, providing a semblance of comfort. I wanted to be different from my father, who ruled with an iron fist and little compassion. I believed in peace, in love, in the power of forgiveness. But was I being naïve? Could I trust Saxera and Sasha? The soft sound of footsteps interrupted my thou