Chapter 114

MAGNAR’S POV The pack was restless. It was like an invisible weight hung over everyone, pressing down on the packhouse, making every movement feel tense, every conversation feel clipped. The upcoming event was already enough to keep people on edge, but my father’s sudden disappearance—without so much as a proper explanation—was only adding to the unease. It wasn’t just the warriors sensing it; even the elders had started whispering among themselves. A leader leaving unannounced so close to such an important gathering? It wasn’t normal. And if my father was keeping secrets, that meant trouble. But for now, I had other responsibilities. He left me in charge alongside Beta Sam, which meant I had to ensure things ran smoothly. I wasn’t going to mess this up. Not again. I had already spent too much time being blind to my father’s ways, too much time following orders without questioning them. Not anymore. I had appointed a few warriors to prepare for Uncle Leonard’s pack’s arrival, ensuring