MATTHAN As soon as the call ended, I returned to studying the tragedy of Judas Carnation. I had managed to get a hold of my relations in the Carnation pack and while they knew the story, none of them could grasp why Judas did it. In their own words, Judas and his wife seemed to be very happy. The news had taken everyone by surprise especially the late Alpha of the Carnation. The man could barely bear it when he learned the heavy fate that had befallen his daughter and granddaughter. Word around the territory was that he collapsed on the spot. An integral piece of information everyone else had seemed oblivious to or either made sure not to touch on when I asked about Judas' story was his daughter. The news article said she most likely died in the fire. They could not be certain because the

