[Rachel's POV]
As Michael drove us into the pack's mansion, I couldn't help but notice the sight that greeted me. Almost every pack member seemed to be present, gathered in the vicinity. My heart skipped a beat, and a sense of unease settled over me. I had underestimated the gravity of the incident, and now it was laid bare before me.
"Wow," I exclaimed involuntarily, my voice betraying a mixture of shock and apprehension. Michael brought the car to a halt, and as he opened his door and stepped out, I knew that this was the moment we had been building up to. I exchanged a brief glance with Sarah, my closest friend, and felt a knot forming in my stomach.
"This is it, Rachel," Michael said, his voice filled with both solemnity and encouragement. With those words, he closed the door, seali
