Writer's POV Ruelle strolled through the castle gardens, her feet carrying her away from the tension and anger that lingered in the dining room in the morning. Thanks to Emily and Mandela, she was able to eat well to replenish herself. After her meal, she had a few meetings with the nobles in the pack relating to the welfare of the pack members since it'll likely take a whole year for the war to be over. It could also be more or less than that. She listened to all of them making different contributions and remarks. She thought they would treat her anyhow because of the rumour, but they didn't. They treated how they've always treated her. She tallied all of their contributions and sent them to her mother's office. After escorting them to the door, she headed to meet her mother. She

