Author's point of view

The anxiety in the Pack's meeting room was palpable. With varied degrees of mistrust and curiosity imprinted on their faces, elders and members moved into their seats. Marcus sat at the head of the long, polished table, his face enigmatic and icy as it shone under the overhead lights.

"Alpha Steele," said Elder Johan in a stern but cautious tone, "this is quite erratic. Unusual is calling an emergency meeting without warning. Can you tell us the reason for our summons?”

Throughout the room, there were murmurs of agreement.

Marcus put his hands down on the table and looked around the council with his sharp eyes....