*Gabe*

The preparations for the delegation from Crystal Lake were completed yesterday, but it had done nothing to settle my nerves. We haven’t hosted a delegation for more than a night or two since I became the Alpha. I wasn’t sure what to expect. I went to the inn early this morning to check in with Mama Iida. She assured me that everything was ready for the guests.

Estelle had gone ahead to meet with Lucky and help her prepare for her parents' arrival. I was ...