nt

we found ourselves in the throes of battle against another Pack. Our domain encompassed every form of com

ing through an hourglass elapsed before the aforem

een discovered attempting to exploit the Omega's injur

ance and mischievous glimmers in their

d with heads humbly lowered and

very night, you shall all be subject to punishment! Henceforth, you shall be required to attend twice the usual

ing voices defied my decision with a hint of rebellion in their tone. However, their feeble protests only

amount of training you would normally undergo. Should anyone believe this excessive labor warrants disapproval, do feel free to voice you

derision and disdain, all voi

of several ladies, their vulnerability

het directed at me—a heartless

to that observation, though it hard

ing training sessions, sweat mingling with determ

luded just in time for br

a, except for the unfortunate Omegas who had

gned to either the arduous task of cook

the designated breakfast hour and

rows slicing through the air filled the compound,

e my way to my office—a sanctuary amidst the chao

ck at the door as I settled into my chair surrounded by a m

ible for this unwelcome interruption. Such disturbances were commonplace within th

standing just inside the doorway as if uncertain

ipation and reverence mixed

d unwavering loyalty, "this is a messenger from the W

us steps forward, bowing respe

esence at his daughter Miss Rebecca's illustrious coming-of-age celebrati

ers of gold spoke volumes about

s grand narrative, and made his exit accompanied by one of our pac

y and succinctness, yet it carried with it

ith practiced calculation. My mind silently weighed the pros and co

I believe it would be wise for you to accept this invitation. It presents one of

ok up and acknowledge Mike's suggestion. But he persisted, his voice br

hint of mischief, "The potential that you may find your ma

ility to settle in the air like

eping but merely succumbing to boredom and drowsiness brought on by the endless paperwork—a condition that a

red pastime. After all, we had already established vital partnerships with the Northern Wild Claw pack and the

to myself as if grappling with a no

connection amidst the chaos of our

ready twenty-three. Surely we have outgrown such fanciful notions?" My

eight of responsibility settled on my shoulders like a cloak of destiny, and yet a flicker of ant

erberated through the room, leaving no

he challenges that awaited us at Miss Rebecca's celebration, fate may gi