Time of Great Change

Emily's POV. Prince Alaric stood then, addressing the crowd. "My parents speak wisely," he said. "I have seen firsthand the strength and wisdom of Alpha Christ and Luna Olivia. If they are willing to take on this responsibility, they have my full support." A murmur of agreement went through the crowd, growing louder by the second. "Did you know about this?" I whispered to Leo. He shook his head, his eyes wide. "No idea. This is... unprecedented." Alpha Charile of the Moon Heart Clan was the first to speak up. "While I respect the wisdom of our King and Queen, this is a drastic change. How can we be sure this new system will work? We've relied on the royal bloodline for centuries." The King nodded solemnly. "A valid concern. But the old system can not protect us from the usurpers. " Alpha Grayson stepped forward. "I've known Alpha Christ for many years. His leadership during this crisis was exemplary. " Christ cleared his throat. "I won't pretend to have all the answers. But I believe t