Silas’s P.O.V I took a deep breath, steeling myself for the difficult conversation that lay ahead. With determined strides, I made my way towards Anika's living area, my mind focused on the weighty decision I was about to make. The guard had walked me down the familiar hallways and stopped in front of the room, leaving me right outside. He had then bowed and disappeared down the hallway to only Goddess knew where. As I approached the end of the long hallway, I could hear the muffled sounds of excitement and anticipation emanating from outside, signaling Anika's preparations for the impending feast. Entering the room, I found Anika surrounded by her loyal pack members, their eyes gleaming with joy as they sat all around her, looking up at her with loyalty and adoration in their eyes as

