Chapter Twenty-three (Things Are Not As It Seems)

Eirika took a deep breath and tried to calm her nerves as she was led through the streets of the Silvertooth Nightstalkers Pack grounds. She couldn't help but feel a sense of awe as she looked around at the well-structured village. The rows of houses on either side of the streets were neat and organized, with each one displaying the status of the pack member who lived there.

As they walked through the quiet streets, Eirika couldn't help but notice the stark differences between the houses on each street. Some streets had smaller, more run-down houses, while others had grander, more opulent ones. She couldn't help but wonder what sort of hierarchy existed within the pack.

Eventually, they arrived at a large, ornate gate that led to her uncle's house. Eirika's heart pounded as they approached. The house was a modern mansion built like a castle, with towers and turrets rising up into the sky. It was breathtaking, but Eirika was more concerned with what lay ahead.

As they approached the g