The letter arrived shortly after midday.
Alpha Rowanfall was in his study when one of his guards entered, carrying a sealed envelope.
"An unusual delivery, Alpha."
Rowanfall glanced up from the documents on his desk. "What is it?"
"A letter. It came through one of the couriers returning from the eastern territories."
The guard approached and placed it before him.
Rowanfall's attention shifted to the seal. He recognised it immediately. For a moment, he said nothing.
Then he picked up the envelope, turning it between his fingers.
Mabel.
He hadn't expected to hear from her so soon. In fact, he hadn't expected her to find a way to contact him at all, considering the distance between the Wolf Realm and the Human Realm.
"Leave us."
The guard bowed and withdrew.
Rowanfall broke the seal. The letter was brief.
"Father,
I have managed to find a way to send this to you without drawing unnecessary attention. I hope it reaches you.
