Chapter 209 - Asking the Alpha's Blessing

With his lords gathered about him, Alpha Cane sat at the head of the great hall, staring at the plans that were laid out in front of him. The area was filled with shadows as the torches' flames flickered. He was discussing to his guys a new defense tactic when a stranger came into the hall and caught everyone's attention. With a firm step and a small bow of respect, Ramin entered. Even amid the assembled lords, his presence was commanding as he approached Alpha Cane, "Lord Commander” Alpha Cane said, looking up with a slight smile, "I was just about to send for you” He gestured toward the maps, prepared to provide the most recent defensive configurations to Ramin. However, he stopped to observe Ramin's grave expression, there was a noticeable weight in Ramin's eyes, and he had come here of his own free will. Alpha Cane's forehead wrinkled a little, “Is anything the matter, Ramin?” He asked, “No problem at all, my lord” Ramin replied with a slight shake of his head. Ramin look