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I made sure everyone was invited to the movie night. Farris was sent to the swampier areas to ensure everyone got the message. I equipped him with a backpack full of movie theater-style candy boxes, microwave popcorn, and cute invites I had printed.

It took me only five minutes to put everything together, but the looks on the kids and even the adults' faces as I handed out the 'invites' made it seem like I had planned it for years.

The joy and surprise on their faces were priceless. No one ever put this level of effort into anything around here.

Farris, always enthusiastic with my instructions now that I knew his name, made a big deal out of both me and the movie night at the omega camps.

His excitement was apparent to even the most reluctant omegas, and as a result, more pack members showed up than I had ever seen.

Even a few past deserters appeared at the gate, cautiously asking if they could participate. I hoped I could convince them to stay by the end of the night.

As the sun