Seventy-Seven

DIMITRI

I grunted a reply to one of the pack's leaders who greeted me. I didn't even know who it was. I scarcely even looked at him. Behind me, I heard the car door slam shut. Then there were running footsteps as Silas hurried after me.

"They are all ready for the meeting, Alpha," said the man who had greeted me. I looked closely and saw it was Ace.

"Where?" I said.

"In the meeting room. The same one as last time."

I grunted, increased my strides. Ace and Silas had to try to keep up with my lengthy strides. As I walked, my eyes swept the area, noting whether the improvements I had suggested earlier had been done. The moment I pushed open the door to the meeting room, the murmured conversation among those gathered stopped. They turned in my direction. Even when they stood to pay their respects, I could clearly see the worry etched on every face, even on Silas's as he took his seat.

"Sit down, everyone and let's get down to business." I waited for them to settle down before continuing.