The reason behind it was simple yet deeply rooted in the instincts and hierarchy of their kind. An Alpha was expected to maintain absolute awareness of their surroundings at all times, for their own protection, authority, and pride.
The moment an Alpha lost consciousness through sedation, they became vulnerable, unable to sense danger or defend themselves if someone with malicious intent decided to take advantage of their weakened state.
And if fate was cruel enough for a rival Alpha from an opposing pack to discover them in such a condition, the consequences would be catastrophic. A sedated Alpha would be completely at the enemy's mercy.
Even if the elite warriors guarding them fought with everything they had, how could they possibly match another Alpha in speed, strength, and brutality?
The answer was obvious. They could not. In the end, only one outcome would remain — a massacre of the sedated Alpha's side.
