~The Gathering of the Alphas~

EIRA

It was just a few weeks since Elrich returned and we talked for long stretches about the events at the Circle. Ivy's tea was soothing my anxiety and helping me sleep better at night. With Elrich beside me, I could sleep better. But another letter arrived one cold morning.

It wasn't an invitation to the Circle of Alphas. It was the Alpha Gathering.

“Politics and pack peace talks,” Elrich said, handing the letter to me.

I read through it. It was ...