LYALL
Everything happened so fast, I had no idea what hit me - quite literally.
This was supposed to be an uneventful meeting between allies. As Cedar’s Beta, it was my duty to accompany him, both as a business partner and as a bodyguard. Attacks on Alphas beyond their pack borders, when they were at their most vulnerable, were not unheard of. Nevertheless, my familiarity with Timberfell had bred a sense of ease around the bear shifters, allowing me to occasionally let my guard down.
Contrary to popular belief, bears tended to be rather peaceful despite their size and sheer force. Most of them bore a calm disposition, known to attack solely upon finding themselves or their young in danger. While exceptions existed, my best friend's faith in Xavier and his family also encompassed me. It
