Mira's Pov

The elders called me to the hall at sundown. They were all there, sitting at the long table. Simon was there too, standing off to the side. He did not look at me, my stomach felt tight.

I knew what this was about. My training was over. The heat season was done, and a decision had to be made.

Elder Aron spoke first. "Mira," he said. "You have completed

the training. Alpha Simon reports you are now obedient. You understand your place."

I stood straight. I did not bow. Old habits die hard. "I understand," I said.

"The time has come for you to choose," he continued. "You...