The gravity of Vanessa's warning, imminent attack, and internal spies had slammed into Ethan with the force of a physical blow. He immediately began debating whether to call off the ceremony, prioritizing Pack security and Ruby's safety above all else. He made several arrangements, ensuring defensive lines were tripled and that no strays got into the pack territory undetected.
He was particularly worried because they all knew Ruby was a human and his inherent weakness. Her lack of combat training and her symbolic importance made her the primary target, which was why he was making sure he triple-checked everything, overriding several protocols, just to remain safe.
Ruby, sensing the immense tension and the scale of the threat, was overwhelmed. She moved closer to Ethan, her brow furrowe
