Chapter 37 A Move

• The grand hall of the Alpha’s Court was alive with murmurs as the pack members filled the rows of wooden benches. The disputes were minor but significant enough to be heard in the presence of witnesses. The Alpha and Luna sat at the elevated table, flanked by their council, but today was different: Lisa was at the center of the proceedings, a position typically reserved for higher-ranking wolves.
• She stood poised beside the Alpha, her head held high, a quiet confidence in her stance. Her father, the Beta, had entrusted her with handling these cases, a trial to prove her ability to lead and mediate. The pack whispered, some skeptical of her youth, others intrigued by her presence.
• “Let the first case be heard,” the Alpha announced, his voice commanding the attention of the room.