Archer's POV
Our council of monks are made of the wisest and most powerful members of our pack. It includes the current generals and teachers of the highest rank, as well as the retired monks and priestesses who have worshiped at the shores of the sacred lake for most of their lives. Although I rule our pack with absolute power, my position was granted by this council. There has never been a Lakeshore Alpha who hasn't taken their words into consideration when making important decisions.
I have only called this conclave together in moments of need or importance. The first time was when I brought Annalise home and I asked permission to make her my nominal Luna. At the time, I hadn't been completely honest about where she had come from, and although a few didn't want to take a pregnant, se
