The Red Claw Pack House had never been quieter.
Not because there was peace...
But because everyone was busy preparing for the next phase of Red Claw's expansion.
Inside the strategy chamber, maps covered the long table.
Borders.
Trade routes.
Territory lines.
Patrol positions.
Everything belonged to the growing Pack.
Alpha Darius stood over it all.
Beside him...
Jarek listened carefully as his father discussed the latest reports.
Selene stood nearby.
Quiet.
Attentive.
Her eyes followed every movement across the map.
Then a messenger entered.
He bowed.
"Alpha."
Darius looked up.
"Speak."
"The northern forest has become increasingly difficult to patrol."
"Several hunting parties have reported strange movements."
Darius frowned.
"What kind of movements?"
"Unidentifie
