Ares POV
As Ander broached the topic of the invitation from the Sun Flower Pack, I felt a pang of annoyance prickling at the edges of my consciousness. Despite their persistent attempts to draw me into the affairs of their pack, I found myself increasingly disinterested in their world.
"I think their pack just doesn't interest me," I interjected, my tone clipped as I dismissed the notion of attending Bathel's birthday celebration. "I have more important matters to attend to than indulging in their festivities, and I highly doubt that my presence would make any difference," I added, my resolve firm as I turned my attention back to the tasks at hand, determined to prioritize my responsibilities over the trivialities of pack politics.
"You don't want to listen?" Ander's whispered w
