Lilya I stood by the pack's meeting area, waiting for Beta Alaric, a feeling of uncertainty washed over me. Alpha Damon had summoned us, and it could only mean trouble. I wondered what urgent matter required our immediate attention. Was the puppet Master back again? "Lilya," Beta Alaric greeted and my mind went to the conversation I had with Ava about him and I responded with a smile. Maybe I would sneak in some conversation about Ava to know what he thinks about her. Just as I was lost in my thoughts, a commanding voice called out my name. "Lilya! Beta Alaric!" Alpha Damon's voice boomed, jolting me back to reality. I hurriedly made my way towards him, glancing at Beta Alaric, who had already arrived and wore a concerned expression. I think he knew what was going on, and I was just ab

