The hug only lasts a moment or two but for everyone outside of my weird little family on stage, it seemed to be a decade. They were all at a loss for words and it was actually pretty funny to witness. Once William turners back to the crowd his warm, awkward smile he shared with mom and I vanishes. Stepping up to the mic, everyone tenses, I could visibly see it. Though I guess that’s only natural when the pack Alpha appears before you suddenly and has something to say. “Now before we continue with the ceremony I would like to make a quick announcement,” William said once more looking over the crowd, his voice full of authority. I have no idea if mom can pick up on it or not but the effect it has on everyone is wild. It’s like they are enthralled and compelled to do whatever he says. P

