The Elusive Bond

Unity in Strength

A New Beginning: The Gift of Leadership

As the night wore on and the party began to slow, Aleksander and Amira found a quiet moment to themselves. The bond between them had been solidified through the ceremony, but there was still one more surprise Aleksander had in store for her.

He led Amira to the edge of the gathering, his dark eyes glinting with something unreadable, but Amira could sense the excitement radiating from him. "There's one more thing I want to give you," Aleksander said, his voice low and filled with warmth.

Amira raised an eyebrow, her curiosity piqued. "Another gift? You've already given me more than enough tonight."

Aleksander smiled, shaking his head. "This is something different. I know how capable you are, how strong you've become over the years. And I want you to have the opportunity to lead."

Amira's heart skipped a beat as she listened to him, her wolf stirring restlessly inside her.

"I'm giving you the chance to run a small female pack within the Grisha pack," Aleksander continued. "It will be your own. A place where you can lead, train, and protect the females who need guidance and strength."

Amira blinked, taken aback by the offer. The idea of leading her own pack within the Grisha pack was something she had never considered. She had always thought of herself as Aleksander's mate, his equal, but this... this was something entirely different. A chance to lead in her own right.

"A female pack?" she asked softly, her voice filled with awe.

Aleksander nodded, his gaze steady. "Yes. It's something I've thought about for a while. The females in the pack could use someone like you—someone strong, compassionate, and wise. You'd be their leader, their protector."

Amira's heart swelled with pride, her wolf growling softly in approval. The idea of creating a space for the females to grow stronger, to support each other, was something that resonated deeply with her. She could see the potential, the opportunity to make a difference within the pack.

"I don't know what to say," Amira whispered, her voice thick with emotion.

Aleksander's hand gently cupped her cheek, his dark eyes filled with affection. "Say yes."

Amira smiled, a soft laugh escaping her lips as she nodded. "Yes. I'd be honored."

The Future of the Female Pack

With her new role established, Amira felt a renewed sense of purpose. The pack would be a safe space for females to train, grow, and learn from each other. She could already imagine how she'd begin—teaching the younger females self-defense, honing their skills, and helping them find their inner strength.

The females in the Grisha pack were already powerful in their own right, but with Amira leading them, they could become something more. They could become a force to be reckoned with.

And as Amira stood beside Aleksander, her hand gently resting over the mate mark he had given her, she knew that this was only the beginning of her journey. Together, they would lead the Grisha pack into a new era—one where strength, loyalty, and love reigned supreme.

The Next Day: The Selection Process

The morning sun streamed through the windows of the Little Palace as Amira and Aleksander sat together in his private chambers. The weight of leadership was already beginning to settle on Amira's shoulders, but it was a weight she welcomed—a challenge she was eager to embrace.

In front of them lay a list of names, every female member of the Grisha pack who was eligible to join Amira's small female pack. Aleksander had carefully written each name in neat, precise handwriting, but the final decision would be hers.