Combining the two Packs would boost my status which could then help with the election of Lycan King. Being in charge of such large packs would show everyone I can manage and rule, even with a human mate. My problem was that I don’t have a way to combine the packs other than the marriage. Neither my father nor the Midnight Pack Alpha would go for a simple merger. They have their sights set on this marriage, and no matter what I say, they won’t pull their claws out of it. “She is our mate, and I will be with her even if I have to challenge the Midnight Pack Alpha to keep her,” my wolf states calmly. “Challenge him?” I ask, thinking about it. He’s older, not in his prime anymore, and should be stepping down soon anyway. A challenge could work in my favor, and it would give me a chance t

