The first cracks inside Silverfang showed in the middle of a heated argument that spilled into the open square.
A young warrior named Bren stood in front of Kieran and refused to back down. "Why are we fighting the Lycan King for a woman who left on her own? She chose him. We all saw the messages. This war will get us killed for pride."
Kieran’s face darkened. "She was taken. The alliance was forced. We are taking back what belongs to this pack."
Another older fighter spoke up from the crowd. "Belongs? She refused you in front of witnesses. Twice. The elders’ letters are spreading. People are saying we were lied to from the start. How many more have to die before we admit it?"
Bren pushed harder. "My brother died in the last skirmish. For what? A claim she does not want? I will not sen
