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MAXINE

I woke up right as the day dawned. I got ready for work and it was when I got to the pack house that I felt the unsettling tension in every corner.

The news of the recent fights between werewolves and humans had spread like wildfire. Rumours were spreading around casting a quiet shadow over the usually vibrant pack house.

I walked through the occupied lobby, navigating my way to my office floor. The usual bustle was replaced by hushed conversations and glances exchanged between pack members.

I felt the weight of anxiety settles in my chest. Pack members had heard of reports of human deaths as well as werewolf fatalities.

I could sense the fear in the air. As I walked towards my office, I caught some of them huddled together, talking in whispers.

I got to work, ordering Liam's schedule and finishing up paperwork from the day before. As I was finishing up, there was a knock on my door.

"Come in," I said. Liam entered, holding a few documents.

"Maxine, good morning. Could you che