The entire pack seemed to change overnight. The adults became somber, and focused. Over the course of two weeks, training sessions became longer. Even the pups, though blissfully unaware of the impending threat, noticed the change in atmosphere. They kept close to the packhouse and the older ones, who were old enough to train but too young to fight, kept watch over them. We called Mason and Alex on a daily basis, exchanging information. Their packs were no longer being attacked, but the rogues remained in the area, managing to evade patrols and every attempt to track them. Both Alphas sent several of their pack warriors to join us, with promises to come to our aid should a fight break out. Mason allowed Alex to keep several more Shadow Peak warriors on Harvest Moon territory so they would

