❝I guess I have a particular soft spot for you.❞

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Ever since their brother died, Bodie is thrusted with the terrifying responsibility of becoming the next Alpha. In order to prove themself, Bodie sets out to complete tasks for the pack. Their first task: get the wererabbits to cooperate with them. It should be easy; after all, the wolf is an apex predator, and rabbits are prey to them. Except there is one problem.

Wererabbits. . . are too dang cute!

Especially Aurelia, the leader of the wererabbit burrowing team. As Bodie struggles against giving into the cuteness of Aurelia and all her demands, they slowly learn more about themself and their place in the pack. Perhaps being an Alpha is more than just raw strength and physical dominance.

[NOTE: The main character, Bodie, is narrated to be gender-neutral. Take whatever gender you want as you read.]

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This story is written for the 2022 Open Novella Contest.

The Werewolves thought they were the alpha creatures of the world with their supreme strength and prowess, until they come face to face with their match; the Wererabbits.

After the Alpha's oldest child dies, the younger one struggles to live up to his legacy.