The sound of the urn hitting the table startled everyone seated at the table.

They all stared at me with wide eyes, as if I were a monster.

The room fell into a deathly silence for a couple of seconds.

Veronica was the first to react, speaking with disbelief, “Eileen, Alpha Derick asked where Hadley is. Why are you bringing out an urn to curse your own son? Are you intentionally trying to provoke and disgust everyone?”

Upon hearing this, they all looked at me with disdain.

Everyone moved away from me, as if fearing I would bring them bad luck.

Sandra clutched her chest and took several deep breaths....