Chapter 17
Once everyone affected by Victor’s news—the revelation of a woman resembling Layla—gathered, the packhouse's conference room turned into a pressure cooker of anticipation. The ranked members, the pillars of the community, were all present. Alpha Wyatt, his posture radiating calm authority, was there alongside his Luna Rylee, who carried a quiet, almost palpable intensity. Kendrick and Jason maintained their watchful, steady presence, while Milan was sharply focused, missing nothing. Melody, in her late pregnancy, could not attend in person but joined remotely via a call, her voice carrying clearly from the speaker in the middle of the table, offering a vital link of warmth and care.
There was a total of nine newborns and Darius in the conference room. Several of the newborns w
