CHAPTER 59 - Bite of the Green

Ryan I sat in my office, the Luna Trial Council gathered around me. Two men and two women, all discussing the agenda for my 21st birthday. One of the men, a real talker, droned on about the party. "The festivities will be in full swing when you make your entrance, Ryan," he said, flipping through some papers. "You'll announce the Luna trials, then we'll have a BBQ, and later, fireworks." I nodded, pleased with their plans. I stood up, thinking the meeting was over. But one of the women, she stood up too, her face serious. "Ryan," she started, "it's come to our attention that you've grown close to a she-wolf. Lyra Evergreen. Some might see that as favoritism, that you want her to win the trials." I felt a chill run down my spine. I tried to keep my face neutral, but inside, I was chafing at the implication. The woman continued, "For the sake of the competition, you need to... keep it in your pants. After the trials, you're free to do as you please." I clenched my jaw, but I kne