Everything that night blurred together like a whirlwind I couldn't escape. The room buzzed with polite conversation and the clinking of glasses, but to me, it all felt distant, like I was watching a hollow performance unfold before me.
Alphas arrived one after another, accompanied by their perfectly polished Lunas and imposing Gammas. They all said the same thing, their words like a script passed around and memorized.
"We're sorry for your loss. Alpha Lucien and Luna Victoria were exemplary leaders, and they'll be missed by all in our city. If you need any help, please let us know."
Their expressions were solemn, their words laced with just enough gravitas to sound convincing. But as soon as the pleasantries were over, their attention shifted effortlessly to Alpha Joshua, their low murm
