The dining hall was filled with steady murmurs as alphas and elders chatted and discussed various matters amongst themselves. There was talk about the unseasonable weather as well as trade negotiations. They shared happy news concerning births and alliances. Ashur listened to it as he prepared to enter. He was about to drop a bomb on his fellow Nation members. Yet, his pack elders agreed this was the right course of action, especially after the reports his patrols had given. Orla had been correct. The ghost town she pointed out was crawling with rogues. They were not just using the motel but infested every structure. It was difficult to ascertain their exact numbers as they laid low during the day to avoid drawing attention from the cars that passed by. His patrols also had to keep thei

