"Create a dramatic book cover for a novel titled 'Alpha.' The cover should depict a man in mid-transformation, half-human and half-beast, with a dark, shadowy forest or imposing facility in the background. The title 'Alpha' should be prominently displayed at the top in bold, metallic font. Include a tagline at the bottom: 'The Path to Power Has a Price,' in a smaller, complementary font. The overall mood should be dark and intense with high contrast."