The Elders Request

Magnus

Francis walked silently by my side, his steady presence a calming force despite the storm brewing inside me.

The pack elders’ sudden summons had come to me as a surprise. After all, we’d only just met a few days ago. Why call another meeting so soon?

I broke the silence, unable to keep my thoughts to myself any longer. "Do you have any idea why they’re calling this meeting?" I quizzed.

Francis glanced at me, his expression thoughtful. "Not entirely, Alpha, but I suspect it has something to do with the promise you made to them last year."

I stopped abruptly, his words hitting me like a gust of icy wind. Promise? What promise? For a moment, I stared at him, wracking my brain.

"What did I promise them that I haven’t fulfilled?" I asked, my tone sharper than intended.

Francis hesitated, a flic……