|Kairos| “Next,” I said, my voice steady as I shifted my attention. Favio had just finished delivering his reports, and now it was Lance Brown’s turn. A vassal of the pack, he was responsible for overseeing the affairs of the southern towns within our territory. “We’ve secured a good deal of lumber from the Hellions, Alpha. Also…” Lance continued, delving into further details, his words dragging the meeting out longer than expected. I sat at the head of the long wooden table, my fingers tapping lightly against the surface. It had only been a couple of hours since the meeting began, but for some reason, an uneasy restlessness stirred inside me. I pushed the feeling aside, forcing myself to focus on my responsibilities. But… damn it. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t stop my mind