Kantos paced restlessly back and forth in his office, his frustration evident in his furrowed brow and clenched fists. M “Damn!” he exclaimed. “How can this be?” The truth that Rafael had destroyed the Lycan Council and that he now had a pack threatened to suffocate him. After what seemed like an eternity, the door swung open, and Philip stepped cautiously into the room. "Alpha, Rafael has..." Philip's words trailed off as Kantos interrupted him, his voice filled with a mix of anger and despair. "I know, Philip. I know," Kantos snapped. "Just how did he do it? Didn't the spy say they will attack in two days?" Philip glanced at Kantos, his expression mirroring Kantos’ confusion. "Yes, Alpha, that's what they were told. It appears that Rafael had been playing us all along. He knew what

