Madison POV Ryan left, and we dressed and headed to the dining hall. Alpha was there with Mitch Gerome and Ryan. ‘Morning, gentlemen!’ I greeted the table; it was just us and a few staff setting out the food in warmers. We talked about the ball, and the people that would arrive shortly to assist with the preparations and patrols, keeping the conversation light and cheery for this early in the morning. I doubt my brain was fully functioning yet. More coffee was needed. Alpha asked us all to head to his office, so we could continue our chat. The news was that we would have our first arrivals in about an hour or so. In the inner office, Alpha started the meeting. ‘Ryan, what happened?’ Alpha asked, having not gotten any satisfaction from the warriors, as none had seen what had happen