Third person's POV Rowan had not planned on being seen especially at the dinner. The private summit dinner was held in a wide, high-ceilinged hall with muted golden lighting and glass walls overlooking Pack Sun’s skyline. Rowan arrived a few minutes after Liora and Frank were ushered inside by summit staff. He stayed near the edges, half-hidden by one of the pillars, watching Liora move through the dining area with calm confidence. She greeted a few researchers who recognized her from the presentation, offering small nods and polite smiles. Frank stayed close to her, still buzzing from their earlier conversation. He had the look of a man who had discovered a rare mineral and refused to let it go. This did not sit well with Rowan who watched them with a frown. Then Frank spotted

