Ch. 31 Meeting New Friends

Ryan's POV

The closer we got to the dining room, the louder the voices grew as the pack chatted happily together waiting for dinner to be served. I always loved the close-knit family feel of our pack. Even though we were one of the largest packs in existence, our members built strong relationships with each other, always making community a priority. That was never more evident than the camaraderie they shared at meal times. However, I could tell the obvious size of the crowd was making Kat a little uneasy. Reegan seemed to sense it at the same time and we both moved closer to her, hoping to calm her with our presence.

As we entered the hall, a hush fell over the room. My brother and I had never brought a woman to dinner before, leading to understandable curiosity from the pack. We led her straight to our table, not stopping to meet anyone’s eyes, effectively letting everyone know they would not be receiving an introduction just yet. They soon resumed their conversations, knowing we