Allison got shivers as she stared at the many people who were prostrating themselves before her.

"You all can leave now. We are going to have a feast very soon.' Beta Max said it loudly.

Everyone got to their feet and smiled broadly as they heard about the feast. In addition to being a feast, it was also an occasion for them at which they may receive offerings from their Alpha.

Allison cast a wary glance around the gathering of people. So many young people were there. She could see children, too. In fact, old people were also there. What drew her attention were the men and women with different...