Talia's POV The morning air feels heavy with something weird. I feel this heavy weight on my chest while I stand on the palace balcony, looking down at the town. The Misfits go about their day-to-day stuff, but I can feel this weird tension lurking underneath that just won't go away. And suddenly I hear a loud alarm sound. I knew it, my instinct had never disappointed me. Invaders are nearing the Pack. The town's warning horn blasts through the chilly air, its eerie sound giving me goosebumps. I don't hold back or shiver like I would do if I weren't the Alpha, I just take off running immediately. As I arrive in the heart of town, I see warriors already active, their sharp gazes searching the tree line by the town's edge. Jasper arrives with a worried look, panting a bit. "Scouts spot

