LYRA’S POV “Alpha, help me…please.” The woman pleaded as she sobbed hysterically, tears rolling down her cheeks and soaking into her unconscious child’s dress. Kalina quickly grabbed the child from her mother and began to hurry towards the clinic, the woman rushing after her while Kael just stood back and watched. “Alpha–” A pack member began but was quickly cut off by Kael. “There’s no need to worry. Kalina would take care of the child. You all carry on with the ritual.” He gave them a small smile and turned on his heel before walking away, not even sparing me a glance. “You heard the Alpha. Let’s continue the festival.” The man who had spoken earlier yelled at the top of his voice, suddenly clearing the tension in the air as everyone shared his enthusiasm. Mirai and I shared a l

