Every pack has a leader. Every era, a force that rises first. Alpha portrays the skull of a once-dominant creature, proud, sharp, and unwavering. Its posture speaks of strength, but also of burden. To lead is to carry weight, to face danger first, and to leave behind a mark others follow. This piece reflects not just power, but the quiet cost of being at the front. The silence after the howl. The shadow behind the crown. Part of the What Bones Remember collection, Alpha is a tribute to those who lead, fall, and are remembered not for their noise, but for their impact.