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Aiden “Oh Mary,” I looked up at the hazy sky as if I would find some kind of guidance there. Seeing what had happened with Cecelia last night, and now this disturbing interaction with Ellis, threw my decision to name him as my successor into a harsh light. It was every bit as unbearable as the searing sun that I was trying to escape. I had serious doubts now about Ellis, but I still felt inclined to believe that there was hope, that he would mature and grow into the position. I even tried to look at it from an optimistic point of view. Having a strong fighting force was a positive thing for the pack, it would give them pride and confidence. Ellis’s tactics were harsh, but the goal was worthy. That’s what I told myself as I went in through the back door and took a turn down the east wing,