The truth

Rasmore was woken up by Hashmuk, who told him that the elders were there to talk to him. He groaned, turned on his bed, and went back to sleep. Hashmuk, who thought that the elders were there for an important meeting, quickly took his shower and decided to attend the meeting on his behalf. He found the elders sitting in groups of two, discussing in low voices. They both jerked up their heads to look at him with confusion written all over their faces.

"I am sure that you were all expecting Alpha Rasmore, but he is out to finalize a business deal," he lied. There was no way he was going to tell them that their alpha was still asleep and had refused to attend the meeting. He cleared his throat and then said, "If there is any problem you are facing, then you can all discuss it with me." "Trust me, I'll make sure that Alpha Rasmore learns all of your needs when he comes back," he said, sitting on the chair.

The elders didn't say anything, but they kept staring at one particular elder who