The crowd began to lessen as Rue and Solomon stepped out of the room, leaving the rest of them to enjoy their meal.

Even after the earlier explosion, Penelope sat back, slowly eating her food.

“Excuse me,” Arian pushed back his seat as he rushed to catch up with Alpha Solomon. They walked past the door, discussing preparations for the upcoming training.

“We need to get everything straight,” Arian’s voice echoed. “Make sure the soldiers from your pack are treated well and assigned to their quarters.”

As soon as Arian stood up to leave, Raya noticed how Penelope rushed after him. Following him behind shortly like a lost puppy.

That...