Addis. The group sat for what felt like an eternity, staring into some vague space, trying to make sense of the contents of the letter so they could decide what to do with it. It was Cassia that broke the silence. “I’ve had a bit more time to think on the letter than you all. And I am the one most invested in whether Lilith and her daughter should be punished for what happened all those years ago.” She paused while the group waited for her to share her judgment. All of them were at a loss for what should be done and were more than open to how she wanted it handled. Addis was glad, for the first time since their previous conversation, that he had some warning of his father’s behavior. And even though he would be Alpha of Penumbra, he was more than happy to defer this choice to her as

