Ezra’s voice echoed through the open expanse in front of the Alpha’s house, each word carrying weight and authority. The meeting was convened in the open air, ensuring that every member could hear the gravity of his words. All were present, save for Caleb. As Ezra addressed the recent events, standing tall on the balcony flanked by his younger brother Harry and his parents, I remained inside, my nerves manifesting in the restless tapping of my feet.
Chilled fingers fidgeted with each other, and a peculiar sensation danced in my stomach. My heart pounded in my ears, a relentless rhythm that underscored my apprehension. Any moment now, Ezra would call me out, and I waited, the anticipation palpable. Beside me, Theo sat in an uncharacteristic stillness, engrossed in his toy car. His silence
