Six months after Luna's third birthday, the Continental Alliance held its first full gathering. Representatives from thirty-seven packs converged on neutral territory, a massive clearing that had been prepared specifically for the event.
Temporary shelters dotted the landscape. Cooking fires burned continuously. Wolves from different territories mingled cautiously, old rivalries and suspicions still present despite their alliance.
"This is either brilliant or disastrous," Victoria observed, surveying the scene. "Putting this many Alphas in one place."
"We'll find out soon enough," Dante replied.
The formal meeting began at sunset, all representatives gathering in the great circle. Aria stood beside Dante, Luna left safely at Nightshade with triple security. No one wanted to risk having
