Reese's POV As I sat in Sera's quarters, listening to her propose our alliance, I knew I had to think strategically. I couldn't let my desire for power cloud my judgment. I needed a plan, one that would ensure our success and minimize the risks. "Sera, I have a proposal," I said, leaning forward in my chair. "We can't take down the Landside Pack head-on, not yet, but we can weaken them from within." Sera's eyes narrowed, intrigued. "Go on." "We'll start by sabotaging their food supplies," I explained. "Their hunting parties, their storage caches... we'll hit them where it hurts most. And while they're struggling to survive, we'll fuel the divisions within the pack." Sera's smile grew, a cold, calculating smile. "I like it. But how do you plan to do that?" "I have contacts within the

