Anila's POV

The streets were bustling with people and stalls. I had heard about the grand parade scheduled for later, featuring a renowned circus troupe from a foreign land. They were set to perform throughout the day, parading along a designated route before setting up their spectacle at the heart of the ceremony site.

I had spent months orchestrating the circus troupe's participation, making them the highlight of our entire pack. However, it now became a formidable obstacle for my journey to the Eastern Gate. I can’t transform into a wolf and run through the crowded streets, which would incite fear and panic among the pack's people, because my wolf...