Millicent A week later, I stood beside Abel at the monthly pack gathering, Alexander playing with blocks at our feet. The announcement I was about to make would send ripples through not just our pack, but potentially the entire shifter community. My hands were steady, though. This was right. This was necessary. "The omega sanctuary is just the beginning," I said, my voice carrying clearly through the great hall. "Starting next month, we'll be adding education programs. Omegas who want to train as healers, warriors, teachers - any profession - will have pack support." Murmurs rippled through the crowd. I continued before they could build to protests. "We're also proposing inter-pack omega exchanges. Omegas who feel unsafe in their birth packs can apply for sanctuary here. In return, we'

