I could feel the piercing gazes of the wolves as I walked side by side with Cassius toward the castle, not far from his district. A few people roamed about near the castle, and I nodded to myself, already understanding what it stood for. He wrapped an arm around my shoulders as we moved into the beautiful castle. A tall black gate stood at its entrance, guarded by several men. As we walked inside, Cassius turned his head toward me. “This is the chamber room for important meetings between me and the Elders of this pack. We meet at least once a month,” Cassius explained, and I could only nod. He had ordered me to change into a dress he preferred to see me in. Then he sat me down and instructed me on how to conduct myself so I wouldn’t embarrass him in front of the Elders. For some reason

