*Chet*

I stand before my father, Alpha Achack Galvlo, leader of Shaconage pack.

When he spoke to me through the mind-link early this morning, I was shocked. He shouldn’t be here, not this far from his territory. Leaving Unega to explore St. Louis alone was incredibly difficult but I knew better than to disobey my father’s wishes. Begrudgingly, I rode Sine into the forest and here I stand.

"My son," he says, embracing me in warmth. “It has been too long since I have seen you. “Your mother sends her love.”

“What are you doing here?”

“A meeting with other Alphas is taking place nearby. I had no plans to...