Griffyn exhaled deeply, his gaze shifting to the healers from Riverwalk, whose expressions mirrored the surprise that my question had sparked. It seemed to jolt them, this topic broached so early in our critical assembly. “My love, I think you’re rushing into this,” Fae Aurora whispered, her hand resting lightly on my shoulder, a faint smile gracing her lips. “Nothing is rushed, Mom. It’s precisely because the situation is dire that we need to address this. We must understand the state of health and healing within each of our packs,” I insisted, extending my hand to usher them towards the meeting room to the south of the expansive ballroom. There, Timothee instructed Dave to prepare an assortment of snacks to welcome our guests. Fresh delights made from berries, bursting with flavor and

