The sun rose on a new day, casting its golden light as Karen was escorted into a vast hall by two intimidating figures of gamma warriors. The hall pulsed with tension, was filled with restless shifters eagerly awaiting her entrance. From the periphery, the somber tones of Damion's voice reached her ears, offering sincere condolences to their pack over the tragic loss of Marcus Hilton.

"He was a good man," Damion's voice resonated with grief. "He did not deserve such a fate. Sadly, his unyielding affection for his cruel student inadvertently led to his demise. Be rest assured that those responsible, have faced the consequences for their actions for his...