It's been a few days since the whipping, my back has been healing and I've resumed my duties. The pain from the whip marks was still fresh, and I could barely move without feeling a sharp twinge of agony. The pain served as a constant reminder of what had happened. I was grateful for the help of Allison, who had been kind and understanding. I haven't seen much of Johnny these few days but for Sarah and the goons she called friends, there was no escaping them. The pack was on edge, and I could feel the tension in the air, it didn't help that each time the elders met their meeting always ended in a tug of war, as not all elders were on board with Adrian's proposal. I tiptoed through the hallways, trying to be as quiet as possible. I slipped into the library, the musty scent of old bo

