Docile pack members

MILES

We sat down, watching the people of the pack as they discussed among themselves. We didn't tell Summer we were having a meeting with them, knowing she would love to go with us. We wanted to keep this a secret from her until we were certain they were ready to accept her.

Sighing, I watched our people. The ones present were the elders and those working in public offices. The only ones who weren't with us were the teachers, though each was watching us with their phones or laptops. We made it this way, so they could concentrate on their students while listening to us. We also made it possible for them to contribute to what we would discuss in the meeting.

This way, none of them would claim we did not inform them about it like we knew they would. For those who were always against whatever decision we made, they might try to slip out from it all.

Mitch cleared his throat as he got up from the armchair he was reclining on. The moment they noticed him standing, the entire place went