Chapter 73

SERAPHINA “Luna Seraphina, there are three families who need help with winter food distribution, two property disputes that need to be resolved before the next Council meeting, and Mrs. Henderson wants to discuss the education program for pups.” I stared at the long list Elder Beatrice had given me, feeling a familiar flutter of overwhelming responsibility. Three weeks had passed since I was officially accepted as Luna-in-training, and every day brought new challenges I had never imagined before. “And don't forget,” Elder Beatrice added with a smile that somehow managed to be both encouraging and slightly sadistic, “today is the first time you'll handle a Pack Council meeting without direct supervision.” My stomach dropped. “Without supervision?” “Kaelos will be there, of course, but as Alpha, not as your backup. You need to prove that you can handle Luna responsibilities independently.” I nodded, trying to project confidence I didn't entirely feel. Three weeks of intensive training ha