Ronan's eyes swept the medical tent, carefully assessing the reactions of the visiting Alphas. His new Beta status heightened his awareness of the power dynamics at play. The first evacuation flight without Jasper was scheduled for tomorrow, and convincing these isolationist Alphas about the human threat remained our biggest challenge.
"Watch Alpha Kael," Kaelen had whispered to him earlier. "The Thunderwood Pack has always been resistant to outside influence. I need to know where they stand."
I stood beside Lyra, who was explaining our medical protocols to the delegation with professional confidence. Pride swelled in my chest seeing her command the room despite being the only human present. Her dark hair was pulled back in a practical ponytail, her white coat crisp and authoritative as she demonstrated the medical equipment we'd brought from Shadow Crest.
