Kieran and Seraphina carried their freshly cooked pasta from the kitchen to the dining room, the warm aroma of their meal filling the air. The dining room, usually bustling with pack members, was quieter now, but a few people were still around, passing through or chatting in small groups.

As they set the table and took their seats, Elara and Ryan, two pack members, walked by and noticed them. Elara raised an eyebrow, curiosity gleaming in her eyes.

“Hey, who cooked? The maids?” Elara ...