Most werewolf novels feature the male lead as the Alpha due to cultural archetypes and traditional gender roles that depict men as dominant leaders. These traits align with the characteristics of the Alpha in werewolf lore, making this trope familiar and appealing to readers. Literary conventions and market demand also play a significant role, as many readers of werewolf and paranormal romance novels expect a powerful, authoritative male lead, which helps drive the romantic tension and plot development.

Additionally, the Alpha role provides inherent conflict and drama, making stories more engaging. The dynamic between an Alpha male and a typically less dominant female lead allows for the exploration of themes like dominance, protection, and romantic tension, which are common in the genre. While this trope is prevalent, some stories do subvert these norms by featuring female Alphas or exploring different gender dynamics within werewolf hierarchies.

However, the Alpha-wolf in your werewolf novels could be the villain. Male or female.