The request came through Petra on a Friday morning, worded with careful formality that didn't quite conceal what it was.
The Alderton family wished to meet with the Alpha at his earliest convenience regarding the circumstances of their son's death. Not Daniel Alderton, who had died in the rescue operation and whose parents Kendrick had already met with during the memorial week. This was a different Alderton, a different son. Callum Alderton, twenty-four years old, eastern assault team, killed in the initial engagement outside Morgana's stronghold when a coordinated ambush had hit their position before they reached the walls.
