I had my breakfast with Brielle, Ria, and a few members of the pack. Unlike usual, the Packhouse was rather quiet, and not many people appeared for breakfast. Those who did ate in silence. Even Brielle and Ria focused on their food, barely muttering a word. Everything just seemed weird, even the atmosphere of the pack was strange.

I finished my breakfast and headed to the castle. Brielle left for some work, and a few minutes later, Ria also left. She informed me she might not be ...