#Chapter 144: The Scout’s Report

Caleb leads the way back to the Hall, with Tristan and me following along behind him. There, a few of Caleb’s advisors I recognize are crowded around a man I don’t. The unknown man is in his twenties or so, wearing dark clothing. His hair is a mess, and with those dark bags under his eyes, he looks like he hasn’t slept in several days. As Caleb approaches, the advisors step back, allowing Caleb direct access to the unknown man – the scout. The scout straightens under the attention of the King. “What news do you bring?” Caleb says. The scout digs into the satchel bag hanging over one shoulder and retrieves a piece of paper. It’s thin, with words printed on one side. I’m too far away to read it. “What’s this?” Caleb says as he accepts the paper and starts to read. “Proof,” the scout says, “of the rebellion growing in the pack lands. It’s not just the northern ones that border the bear nation. I’ve heard rumors of all the packs sending representatives to this cause.” “The