A few days had passed since I finished the enchanted jewelry, and my father still hadn’t tried to enter my dreams. The silence was unnerving, but we hadn't let our guard down for a single second. Athena kept the vanguard sharp, Demetrius monitored the perimeter reports hourly, and I continued training until every bone in my body ached. We were ready for him.
Today, however, brought a welcome change of pace.
After weeks of construction, timber framing, and endless detail work, the pack school was officially complete. The builders had cleared out their heavy tools, the paint had dried, and today was the official final walkthrough before opening the doors to the children.
I smoothed down the front of my jacket as I stepped out into the bright afternoon sunlight, feeling a deep sense of pri
