Nikolai
I could see the rogue’s confidence fading. He hadn’t come for a fight; he’d come for Alexei and Mom. And when he tried to use a witch to sever our bonds, it had backfired. Now, he was stalling, but Dad had reached his limit.
“Leave. You know you’ve failed today. And I promise, you will keep failing. Think of all the lives you’ll ruin, all the wolves you could put in danger. Do not push your luck,” Dad said, his voice steady.
The rogue glanced around, realizing he had no escape left. He barked some orders, and the rogues began to retreat, slipping away like shadows. Dad made sure a few warriors searched the perimeter to confirm they were gone for good.
Once we were sure the coast was clear, we rushed to the new bunker. The moment the door swung open, Alexei dashed into
