Chapter 20 The Ancient Ritual

• Pack Northern Ridge was nervous. As stories proliferated through the ranks like wildfire, tensions were high. With their rivalry and animosity stoking a risky escalation, the opposing pack, headed by Lyla, had stepped up their chase of Olivia.
• Esker was so worried that he paced idly outside the council chamber. Garlan was standing close by, looking glum.
• "They won't stop, Esker," Garlan replied in a hushed voice. No matter what, Lyla's pack is resolved to take Olivia.