14. The big announcement

Kendrick's heightened senses as a Lycan allowed him to hear the faint sound of the little girl's silent cries, echoing in his mind like a persistent buzz. His acute hearing picked up every sound around him, from their whispered conversations to their laughter, even the rumbling in the child's stomach.

These sounds, though innocent, gnawed at him, unsettling his thoughts and emotions. He couldn't comprehend why the cries affected him so deeply, why the mere mention of Faith being punished troubled him to his core. The conflicting emotions tormented him, leaving him questioning himself.

Meanwhile, on the third floor where he and Selena stood, impatience radiated from Selena's demeanor. She was growing increasingly annoyed by the absence of the new maid.

"Where is the new maid? Why isn't she here yet?" Selena's irritation was evident, her impatience palpable.

The grand hall where the meeting took place was adorned with opulent tapestries that depicted the history of the werewolf communit