#Chapter 15: A Meeting of the Minds

DEREK I stared at the file in front of me, flipping through the neatly arranged pages with growing astonishment. Elena had compiled an incredibly detailed plan for the Alpha Ball—everything from the venue layout to the sequence of events was accounted for. The seating arrangements were particularly well thought out, placing packs that shared borders next to each other to ease tensions. It was a simple yet strategic move that would minimize conflicts and encourage diplomacy. Most young Lunas struggled with these finer details, often overwhelmed by the enormity of organizing an event of this scale. But Elena had thought of everything. Contingency plans labeled A through D were laid out for different potential scenarios, from weather issues to security concerns. It was the kind of planning I had come to expect only from seasoned Lunas who had been leading packs for years. I hadn’t given her enough credit. Closing the folder, I ran a hand down my face. There was no point in delayin