FAYE
The pack house grounds were unusually crowded that morning. Even wolves who didn't live in the pack house permanently had turned up for the assembly, and the number of warriors gathered in front of the building was considerably higher than I was used to seeing during our regular sessions.
I stood towards the back with Irene, watching as more wolves joined the gathering. Some were already dressed for training, while others had come straight from their homes, having received instructions to report to the pack house. Conversations carried through the crowd, with several warriors exchanging words while they waited for Alexander to address them.
Irene stood beside me, looking towards the front, where Alexander was speaking quietly with Cole and Kyle. The three of them had arrived prepar
