Life Goes On (Book 2 of Shunned) complete

Chapter 4 (revised 7/9/2023)

After lunch, we headed to the auditorium.  We listened to various speakers until 6:07 pm.  We then ate supper. We went to a surprise outdoor concert. I called it a night at about 10:30 pm

The following day after, we got cleaned up from our hunt. We met outside in the courtyard. I saw Jocelyn and Hutton standing beside Scott.  "Connor and number 9 will be joining us shortly. As you know, three young, shifted wolves were on their first hunt and tangled with a bear. They were hurt but will recover."

You could see everyone looking relieved.

Jocelyn adds, "If you do not know me, I am Alpha Jocelyn, and this is my mate, Luan Hutton, from Juniper Pack. We need to shout out to  9, 10, 21, 25, 42, 43, 67, 69, 71, 83, 91, 97 and 98. If not for their quick response, we would most likely have a funeral for those three young wolves." The pack members and Lycan started howling in appreciation.

When it quieted down, Hutton started to speak. "I was told that this group began with 326 wolves being tested, and we have 42 that were exempt from training.

Jocelyn takeover, "We started with 368 adults. Plus, about 1,000 pups.

Let's subtract out the exempt adults. That brought us back to 326.

We have seventeen still in leadership training. This brings us down to 309 adults

We have nineteen looking to retire within five years. We placed them in a pre-retirement class. That brought us to 290.

We ended up having 223 going through various warrior training. We decided where they would go to improve their skills.

This left us with 67, who had no fighting skills. They, along with 42 exempt from training, will be placed in a defensive class." Bruno and a couple of other wolves growled. Jocelyn and Hutton roared back. Jocelyn looked at Bruno, "Calm down. I know she is pregnant. It will be a show-and-tell class and not an action class for those wolves unless the doctor gives an all-clear. For growling at me, give a five-point deduction next time you have your notebook.

We have 17 left, as I started in supervisor roles. Plus, we have 19 up for elder parts. Your two groups listened to various speakers about leadership yesterday.  If you want to be tested for the pack elder council role, I want you to follow Hutton. He will take you to your testing room." They get up and leave. "Some of you decided not to go.  You can decide to join the non-fighters, warriors, or pups. As future elders, whether on pack council or not, deserve a chance to help your pack where you decide.  You can get up and join them where you wish."

"Those of you placed in warrior strengthening go to the training yard. Your instructors will meet you there." They stand up and leave.

Scott says, "I want those going through non-warrior defensive training to report to the clinic. Their doctors will assess your health to determine if you observe or participate in defensive training." The members of that group get up and leave.

Jocelyn says, "The great of you are in the leadership assessment. Just then, Connor and number 9, Alpha Bruno, walked in.  She looked at them,  " I just have separated the groups. Bruno, I mean 9. You can join your supervisor's group." Just then, five pups came running in, "Mom, where is Dad? Can't we smell him? He said he would bring us to training today."

Jocelyn laughed, "settle down. Uncle Scott and I sent him out with a group. I forgot he was going to do that."

"Mom!!!"

She growled, "You know better than to use that tone on me, Charles. You are still only two."

Charlie growls, "I am five and a half."