Chapter 172. When She Needed It the Most

Prince Herod's POV Still

As we approached the group of high-ranking where the Alpha of the Paxton pack was present, all discussion ceased and attention turned to us.

I was acquainted with all standing here, I had my leadership and combat training with most of them. But strangely enough, Paxton's Alpha was unknown to me. When Walter introduced him to me until Walter introduced him. It all made sense then, he was an elderly man who clearly lacked the physical ability needed to be a competent pack leader.

“My Prince,” he acknowledged my presence with a slight bow. “I'm Alpha Kendall Mendez of the Paxton pack.”

As I shook his hand, I noticed a slight tremble that left me thinking why this man had not retired yet. He is placing an entire pack at risk, as an ambitious Alpha could quickly fight him for dominance and kill or enslave his pack members. In werewolf society, property and membership are linked to prestige; thus, Alphas tend to be more aggressive in the