Rowan
The council did not last much longer after that.
Once the patrol routes had been discussed and the visiting Alphas had agreed on how they would reinforce their borders, the tension in the room shifted. The discussion had reached its natural end. No one had clear answers yet, but everyone understood the seriousness of the situation.
One by one, the Alphas rose from the table.
Calista stood first. She inclined her head slightly in my direction, her expression thoughtful.
“We will strengthen our northern patrols,” she said. “If the rogues move in our direction, you will be informed immediately.”
“I appreciate that,” I replied.
Her gaze lingered on me for a moment longer, as though she was weighing something unspoken. Then she turned and left the hall with her warriors following
