Zane stood in the clearing, surrounded by the trees of the Red Moon pack. He had his two younger brothers, Taurus and Zodiac, with him. They were both skilled warriors and had proven their worth in battle many times before. They were there to offer their support to their brother as he met with Hunter, the alpha of Fiery Falls. Hunter arrived with his father, Greyson, by his side. The two packs had been at odds for months, but Zane had always felt a strange connection with Hunter. They had a mutual respect for each other and had been secretly meeting for years to discuss the troubles that faced their packs. Zane and Hunter greeted each other with a nod, and Greyson and Cash exchanged a brief glance. Zane knew that his father was wary of Greyson, but he trusted Hunter and believed that he

