Ariana POV
The palace had been awake long before I stepped out of my room.
By the time I made my way through the corridor, the usual calm atmosphere had already been replaced with movement and quiet urgency. Servants walked quickly but carefully, guards stood more alert than usual, and every corner of the royal pack carried the same energy.
Preparation.
The leadership training had officially begun.
I slowed my steps as I reached the main hall, taking in the sight before me. Everything had been arranged with precision. Banners from different packs had been placed along the walls, each one representing a group that would soon walk through these doors. The space felt larger than usual, not because it had changed, but because of what it was about to hold.
Leaders.
Future Alphas.
People
