The summons dropped at midnight—no messengers, no scouts, just the Alpha Council itself bringing word straight to Silver Crest territory. The warning horns sounded, echoing across the land, and you could feel the shift—wolves everywhere sensing that ancient, crushing dominance. It wasn’t the usual trouble; this was the kind of authority that made everyone’s fur stand on end.
Three enormous wolves waited outside the northern gates, rain pouring down on them, while the fortress walls bristled with Silver Crest warriors, weapons ready. These weren’t just anyone—they were Council Enforcers, the Alpha Council’s executioners. Just being there sent a single, terrifying message: the council had stepped in, and now Silver Crest was in their sights.
Inside, Liana stood by the war chamber window, s
