The blood drained from my face, and the young man from the past’s face came back to my mind.

I tried my best to control my emotions. I knocked on the open. Door and asked respectfully, “Elder Thorin, you wanted me?”

Brooks put down the coffee cup and looked up at me. “Taya, you're responsible for the welcoming of the Sterling pack, aren’t you?”

I nodded. “Yes, sir.”

Brooks glanced at his watch. “Please arrange dinner for this evening. You can book a high-end restaurant for six ...