Day five brought our first major test.
I was in the community center organizing afternoon activities when Maya burst through the door, her expression tight.
"We have a situation. Three pack members from Gregory's district just crossed into ours asking for asylum."
I set down the supply inventory. "Asylum from what?"
"Gregory's enforcement policies. Apparently, he's implemented a strict curfew and behavior code. These three were caught violating minor rules—staying out past curfew, gathering in groups larger than five without permission. Gregory's enforcers gave them a choice: accept corporal punishment or leave the district."
"He's using physical punishment for curfew violations?"
"Traditional pack discipline, he's calling it. Establishing order and respect for authority." Maya pulle
