Eric enters the cafeteria after his run with Mitch. He filled his plate and joined his brother, niece, and the others. Eric looked towards Mason, "Mitch is leaving in the morning. I apologize for the trouble he has caused."
"Nonsense, Eric," Cassandra looked shocked. "I should have talked to you and him sooner."
"About what?" questioning Eric stared at Cassandra.
Cassandra stood and motioned for Eric to follow her. They left the others wondering what was so important that she wanted to talk to him alone.
Jericka leaped to her feet, "I want to shift. I have been waiting until I felt strong enough, and now I do. Skylar, will you please go for a run with me?"
Mason spoke up, "It is a tradition that all wolves go on their first run alone."
"Beta, nothing about me is traditional. I was
