Verdonia was a small country in the east, operating under a decentralized system of governance, with each of its four major sections (Veridian Province, Auroria Province, Serenica Province, and Emberland Region) having its own autonomous government led by an alpha. These alphas were chosen from among the most respected and capable leaders of their respective packs. There were also other small regions representing minority groups.
Lucas Turner held sway over the northern packlands as the 7th alpha of Serenica Province, having inherited the position from his father, Nathan Turner Jr.
He was standing at the pinnacle of the building, observing the goings-on below when a car drove through the gates. A few security officials huddled around the car as the driver stepped out, paying them almost
