I'm gonna put out there and say its going to be Ethan! Why not? There has to be some reason for suspense in regards to the 'opening of the envelope?' Doesn't that mean it has to be someone we know? John has already says he doesn't want to do it. I can't remember anyone saying the President HAS to be an Alpha? Besides, is Ethan not considered an Alpha by being an Alpha Designate? Ethan has proven he can fight, by beating an actual Alpha of a Pack. Plus everyone now knows he is one of the strongest pair around. Ethan has proven he can not only make the hard decisions but follow through by the way he dealt with the execution of the Traitors. He has proven his healing abilities with the Son of the Alpha. Who better to 'heal' the Council than a Healer? He has to treat any Ferals by travelling to them which works in well with his role as a President because then he can visit actual Packs himself which will all help with bonding, building trust, etc. He comes from a Pack that works successfully with other Shifters, which he had alot to do with. This means his experience will work well with the new Ambassadors. He will have the support of Aiden, his Enforcer and Beta group (which is three so more than the norm and includes a Solaris), the new Council Elders, John and Jackie, etc etc etc... Apart from that, LOVED this chapter. After all that has happened at this Congress, the things that happened were all 'settling' things. Do I have to say how much of a dweeb I was when I woke up this morning and sang my little 'It's New Chapter Day Today!' song as I stretched in bed? and now I have to wait a whole week...damn...