Luca left the office, his mind still reeling from the revelation about Angelo's true intentions. As he returned to his duty post, his thoughts turned to the pack and the wisdom of its leader, Maximus. He needed guidance, and Maximus was the only one who could provide it.

He dialed Maximus's number, his fingers drumming impatiently on the desk as he waited for an answer.

"Maximus, it's Luca. I need your counsel."

Maximus's deep voice was calming. "Luca, my friend, what troubles you?"

Luca hesitated, unsure how much to reveal. But something about Maximus's tone put him at ease. "Something happened today at work. There's this guy named Angelo and..."...