(Kiara)
I returned to the pack house before anyone noticed how long I had been gone. Aurelia was waiting near the back entrance, and the look she gave me told me she had been worried. I thanked her for helping Cassian and me get a little time alone. She smiled before leaving me to finish getting ready for bed.
The next morning, I was helping prepare breakfast when a Blackridge warrior entered carrying a sealed envelope. He walked straight to Lucan and handed it to him before taking a place near the door. Lucan broke the seal while everyone continued eating. I wasn't paying much attention until I heard him mention the regional council.
"Cassian, you'll need to prepare for the council gathering next month." Lucan placed the letter beside his plate. "Several positions are being reviewed th
