Penelope We head to the detention cells located in the lower level of the pack house. This is a space I have always hated. Cold stone walls, minimal lighting and the lingering scent of fear and desperation that no amount of cleaning ever quite removes. Bane used these cells liberally during his reign but I have tried to use them as little as possible. Tonight, however, they are serving their purpose, their right purpose. Luca stands outside the door, arms crossed and his expression grim. He straightens when he sees us approaching. "Alpha," he greets. He nods at Matthias and Aaron before turning to me again. “They're inside.” He informs us. “ They haven't said much beyond demanding to speak with whoever's in charge." He adds and I frown. Demand to talk to the Alpha? Why would they

