Perrin Charlie dropped me off at the front of the packhouse an hour later. Walking inside, I decided to stop by and grab a plate of leftovers from the feast. I know Dina would have a few plates set aside for the Night Guard in the pack kitchen. Fortunately nobody at the welcome ceremony had noticed that practically half the Alpha Guard was on duty tonight… just in case. But with all the new wolves and visiting packs, nobody really knew each other so it was easy not to realize, especially when only the challengers were wearing our special coats. I made my way down to the kitchens and Dina was finishing clean up with a few other of the pack cooks. She ushered them to other duties as she saw my face at the door. “I didn’t mean to disturb you, Dina.” “Not at all Perrin, come and sit down

