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when contemplating the fate of a rogue and should employ a
variety of intervention techniques before resorting to banishment
or termination.
    Brandi scanned
ahead a few paragraphs, debating about not reading them, but her
conscience pricked and she forced herself to plod through every
word. Finals were the following day and it would be just her luck
that they’d ask for an essay on the role of the Alpha. Propping her
chin in her hand, she continued to read, the hypnotic ticking of
the clock in the background making her eyelids grow heavy. Another
yawn slipped past her lips.
    The Book of the
Law is an Alpha’s most important resource. It contains the entire
summation of Lycan wisdom and should act as a guide for all of the
Alpha’s decisions. Alphas need to maintain order within the pack’s
ranks and ensure that members are treated justly and equitably as
outlined under the Rights and Freedoms Act (revised Lycan Council
annual meeting, 1956).
    It is important
to remember however, that the Book of the Law was written by the
ancient ones after years of persecution and near extinction of the
species. Harsh times called for harsh measures. However, Lycan
circumstances have improved considerably over the past few
centuries and as a result some laws and clauses need to be
interpreted with caution. Alphas need to reflect wisely on the
spirit and intent of a law, rather than the exact wording, before
enacting it. When in doubt, Alphas are encouraged to look to their
own Council of Elders or to contact High Council at Lycan Link
itself should clarification be needed...
    Suddenly Brandi’s
whole body jerked and she sat up, hissing at the pain that radiated
from her neck and shoulders. For a moment she was disoriented,
wondering why she was face down on her desk rather than in bed,
then it all came back to her and she growled at herself for dozing
off.
    Looking around,
she saw that Tabi was no longer ensconced on the couch and the
small apartment was quiet. Forcing her bleary eyes to focus, she
stared at her watch. Seven o’clock.
    “Oh my gosh, I’ve
slept through half the afternoon!”
    There was no reply
to her comment. Was Tabi even home? Scrubbing her hands over her
face, she stood up and padded about the apartment looking for her
roommate.
    Nope, she wasn’t
in the kitchen or the bathroom either. A soft tap on the girl’s
bedroom door garnered no response, however there was a note on the
message board by the door. ‘You were sound asleep, so I let you be.
Gone with Brad. Back in the morning.’
    Brandi frowned and
shook her head in disbelief. The night before exams and her friend
was out showing off her wide and varied appreciation of the male
form. Brandi stared at the note and pondered the name listed. Brad?
Was that the same one as last week? Or had that one been named
Ryne? Not that it mattered. Tabitha could sample the male buffet
all she wanted. Brandi had enough to do without keeping track of
her roommate’s love life. Too much was riding on successfully
completing this last set of courses.
    Her stomach
growled reminding her she’d missed a meal, so she grabbed her text
book on the way through the living room and propped it on the
counter in the small kitchenette. There were still several sections
she needed to read over. With any luck she could get through one
while she prepared and ate a quick meal.
    The position of
Beta follows that of the Alpha. Betas are charged with guarding the
Alpha as well as enforcing his edicts. Betas are protectors of the
pack. They must be strong and level-headed but also should possess
a nurturing quality and be prepared to assist pack members with
problems should the Alpha be unavailable.
    While one Beta
is the norm, an Alpha can choose to have co-Betas should there be
suitable candidates within the pack. This can be especially useful
when a pack is very large and has extensive resources to manage,
whether they be land, money, or both .
    Brandi took a bite
of her sandwich while