There was a heatwave rolling in over the greater area, and the lack of wind had it linger longer than anyone wanted. The wolf community was tougher than any human population, but this heatwave was too much even for the most hardened werewolf. It did not help that the AC in the packhouse was broken and over a hundred werewolves were stuck with relentless heat. It was summer break so Pearl did not have school, she was deep into the luna duties that she had pushed aside for months. She had a lot of catching up to do, and it did not help that her mother-in-law was nagging her about her tea party club that was supposed to help Pearl develop some grace and superiority. Pearl was hiding in her office doing her duties, hoping that Claire would not find her today. She was dressed in only a tank top
