At Marcus's mansion,

Zyra's Perspective

As we settled in after dinner, Marcus opened up to me about his past. He revealed that he used to be a basketball player during his school days and graduated from a prestigious college abroad. It was a stark contrast to my own educational journey, but Marcus never made me feel inferior. He spoke fondly of his friends and pack members, but conspicuously omitted any mention of his parents. I sensed that delving into his family history might touch on ...