Chapter 24: Merit Rewarded, Neglect Condemned
{Cassius ’s P.O.V.}
With the same calm authority that had already captivated everyone, she continued her careful selection, her eyes scanning the room, turning her attention to other members of the pack who had shown promise in ways that had often gone unrecognized.
First, she called forth Gareth, a skilled hunter whose tracking abilities were legendary among those who knew him. For years, Gareth had consistently brought back the most game during the harshest seasons, though he had never sought the spotlight. In the past, hunters like Gareth were known to guard their techniques closely, each one competing to outdo the others. This competition was fierce and beneficial to some extent, as it drove each hunter to excel. However, it also led to
