The large field behind the auditorium was set up with six podiums in a wide circle, fire separating each and black mat of sorts was spread in the middle. I watched as all the Alphas present took a spot then beckoned to my Gamma to bring Carlyle out. It was currently midnight, signaling the end and start of a new day. Adira stood next to me in a multicolored kimono dress that flowed down to her ankles and I wasn’t entirely sure what she had on her feet. Her hair was caught in a bun to the left and wrapped with a flower scrunchie. Again, I had brought her for company but she still proved to be a good distraction. I took my attention away from her and watched as Declan carried Carlyle over his shoulder and unceremoniously dumped him on the mat. He walked back to his post beside me and gave m

