DYER

The pack members take in the news way better than I imagined. I was expecting more chaos and mumblings.

They must have seen this coming one way or the other, seeing how they accepted the news so quickly.

I notice, though, that Suzette doesn’t look happy with the news. She doesn’t wait for the next announcement and leaves the hall.

Rolling it off my shoulders, I continue speaking. Introducing Grant to the pack members.

Now they are not immersed in curiosity or side gossip; I see ...