Audrey’s POV Morning came too quickly. I barely slept, my mind racing with everything Mira had told me. The elders were planning something, and if I didn’t act soon, I’d be walking straight into whatever trap they had set. I had to move first. I pushed off the bed, ignoring the stiffness in my muscles, and got dressed. The packhouse was already alive with movement when I stepped outside. Warriors sparred in the training grounds, patrols prepared to leave, and voices filled the air. No one was paying attention to me. Good. I needed to gather information. If the elders were meeting, they wouldn’t do it openly. They were too careful for that. I made my way toward the common hall, where warriors and pack members gathered for meals and discussions. It was the best place to listen. If the

