He had listened in the hall for a few minutes. He thought that she might have tried to hide the situation from Alex, but he was a sharp kid. Billy thought the direct approach was best. He had something else that he was going to suggest, and he had no idea how Thea was going to react. “Well, tonight, I’ve been challenged by this guy to a shifter match,” Billy said. He could tell by Thea’s expression that she was going back and forth about how much she wanted Alex to know. “This concerns all of us. The Urban Dwellers and the Greyelf Grizzlies Clan. And whether it’s a formal clan or not, you both are part of the Urban Dwellers. You should be aware of what’s happening because you need to support Eric and his partners. They need people who understand what’s happening and can help them think through different options.” “You mean, like a council?” Alex asked. He stuck the last piece of sandwich in his mouth, and Billy heard the low rumble of his stomach.
