Chapter 182

I found a corner table and sat down, trying to appear inconspicuous as I listened to the chatter around me. It didn't take long to overhear talk of the factions that ruled Sullivan Pack, the power struggles, and the dangerous rogues that had claimed the streets as their own.

"You look lost, stranger. You ain't from around here, are ya?" A grizzled old man sitting nearby noticed my curious glances and approached me.

 "You're right. I'm new to these parts. What can you tell me about the Sullivan Pack?" I hesitated for a moment, unsure if I could trust him, but I needed information.

 "Sullivan Pack is a dangerous place, no doubt about it. The factions there have been at each other's throats for years. Some say it started with a personal vendetta, but now it's turned into a battle for control and territory." The old man leaned in, his eyes filled with a mix of caution and sympathy.

 "You best be careful, young one. Once you're i